Director - Global Manufacturing Operational ExcellenceApply locations: Sydney
Time Type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago
Time left to apply: End Date: January 12, 2025 (28 days left to apply)
Job Requisition ID: R-620681
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 choose 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.
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 utilization 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 environmentDemonstrated ability to influence cultural changeAbility to lead without authorityDesired Skills: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt / Master Black BeltMedical device manufacturing experienceExperience working across global sites and functionsDevelopmental Value of the role: The opportunity to shape Cochlear's global Manufacturing Operational Excellence functionWork across organisational boundaries and have great visibility with leadership teamAbility to influence stakeholders globallyPlease note: due to Cochlear's shutdown period, we will only review your application in Mid-January 2025.
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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