Cochlear is the global market leader in implant hearing solutions. Cochlear's mission is to help people hear and be heard. Around the world, more people chose a Cochlear-branded hearing implant system than any other. A Cochlear Implant is an electronic device that is surgically implanted under the skin near the ear that restores hearing to those who suffer from severe hearing loss. It’s an incredible piece of engineering and the only product in the world that restores a sense through technology. Imagine using your experience to help people around the world to hear again. We can offer a unique opportunity to join Cochlear, an iconic Australian company, leading the world in implantable hearing solutions. Our mission is to help more people to hear.
The Opportunity
Cochlear is looking for a Director - Global Manufacturing Operational Excellence to establish and lead the Manufacturing Operational Excellence function across our global network of manufacturing sites.
The Manufacturing Operational Excellence function is responsible for:
- Providing global governance and strategic oversight for the Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing Training functions.
- Fostering a culture of lean and continuous improvement through the establishment and evolution of the Cochlear Manufacturing System (CMS).
- Supporting and enabling global sites to adopt and embed best practices through utilisation of the CMS, and through the coaching/mentoring of site-based Industrial Engineers.
This is a permanent full time role based in Cochlear’s Global Headquarters in Macquarie University.
Your responsibilities will include…
Establish, develop and coach team to meet current and future business needs.
- Develop and drive short to mid-term (1-3 years) department strategy.
- Lead, direct and control activities of a department to achieve the short and medium‐term financial and operating objectives set by the overall organization business plan.
- Set standards and pace for the implementation of change, improvement initiatives across the function.
- Influence/negotiate with others to accept complete proposals, practices and approaches.
- Ability to communicate and influence executive leadership.
- Collaborates and builds alignment with others to meet business goals and objectives.
About You:
Required Skills:
- 5+ years demonstrated experience driving continuous improvement programs within a complex manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated ability to influence cultural change
- Ability to lead without authority
Desired Skills
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt / Master Black Belt
- Medical device manufacturing experience
- Experience working across global sites and functions
Developmental Value of the role:
- The opportunity to shape Cochlear’s global Manufacturing Operational Excellence function
- Work across organisational boundaries and have great visibility with leadership team
- Ability to influence stakeholders globally
Please note: due to Cochlear’s shutdown period, we will only review your application in Mid-January 2025
Cochlear’s mission is to help people hear and be heard. As the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, Cochlear is dedicated to helping people with moderate to profound hearing loss experience a life full of hearing. We aim to give people the best lifelong hearing experience and access to innovative future technologies. We collaborate with the industry’s best clinical, research and support networks. That’s why more people choose Cochlear than any other hearing implant company. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping more people to hear and experience life’s opportunities.
If you feel that you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role and take on new challenges to build your career with Cochlear, please start your application by clicking the apply button below.
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How we recognise your contribution
We want Cochlear to be a place where our people truly enjoy coming to work. Through our internal programs and employee benefits, we aim to create an environment where our people will feel value and supported. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or simply finding an environment which enables you to thrive whilst balancing family or personal life commitments, then we have several programs in place to support you.
For more information about Life at Cochlear, visit www.cochlearcareers.com
At Cochlear we value and welcome the unique contributions, perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of our employees and aim to build a culture that celebrates and leverages these differences, creating a sense of belonging and enabling our people to realise their full potential. We offer flexible working arrangements, and we understand flexibility is not the same for everyone. We're open to a conversation about what flexibility means for you.
