Trainer - manufacturing (sydney)

Cochlear is the global market leader in implant hearing solutions, dedicated to developing and manufacturing implantable hearing products that restore hearing for people worldwide. We are looking for a Manufacturing Trainer to enhance the skills and capabilities of the Sydney manufacturing team.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, organise and deliver one‐to‐one and group training sessions on core and manufacturing skills to production employees.
• Plan, organise and conduct skills assessments to determine the competency and proficiency of production staff.
• Train new production employees as part of the induction and onboarding program.
• Update, communicate and implement the training plan.
• Observe production employees regularly to ensure compliance with work instructions and production documentation.
• Provide input into the design of work instructions and related production documentation.
• Assist with the manufacturing of key training initiatives such as the Cochlear Manufacturing System (CMS).
• Review training and assessment effectiveness regularly and adjust as needed to meet business objectives.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (or commitment to complete at senior level).
• Proven experience as an on‐the‐job trainer.
• Ability to quickly distil complex technical work instructions and deliver them to a diverse audience.
• Effective communication with senior and junior team members.
• Strong planning, prioritising and organisational skills with adherence to deadlines.
• Experience in PCB assembly or micro‐electronics manufacturing highly regarded.
• Working knowledge of LEAN systems preferred.
• Willingness to work at both Macquarie Park and Lane Cove sites across early and late shifts (6am–2pm or 2pm–10pm).

We value and welcome the unique contributions, perspectives and backgrounds of our employees and strive to create a culture of belonging that aligns with our commitment to diversity and inclusion.