About Cochlear
Cochlear develops world-leading medical devices that help people hear. As a top 50 medical device company and the market-leader in implantable hearing devices, more people choose a Cochlear-branded cochlear implant system than any other.
Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to people's lives.
The Opportunity
A new opportunity has become available for a Manufacturing Team Leader to work as part of our Cochlear Brisbane Manufacturing division, based in Newstead. This role is responsible for leading and developing a team to ensure production schedules are adhered to in a safe, efficient, and timely manner, in alignment with the Quality Management System.
The Team Leader will also be supporting accurate feedback to Process Engineering, updated training plans and alignment of Team Member expectations.
Your Responsibilities
* Developing Positive Behaviour: Developing positive behaviour in the team by role-modelling behavioural competencies, policies and standards required of employees, and recognising positive behaviour and correcting unsatisfactory behaviour of team members.
* Quality Oversight: Overseeing quality of production throughput and organising the resolution of quality-related issues.
* Work Planning: Planning and organising work for the team members to execute the plan in the most efficient manner through the effective use of standard CMS processes (i.e. Kanban, First in First Out (FiFO), Rotation Plans, Shift Start-up/Shutdown, Production Daily Time Record, Exercise & Lateness tracking).
* Inventory Management: Ensuring inventory accuracy and traceability is always maintained within the manufacturing operations.
* Safety Observations: Conducting workplace safety observations and participating in the development of appropriate risk controls for hazards identified.
About You
We are looking for a Lean manufacturing culture leader, excited to be a problem solver and waste eliminator. You should have familiarity with digital computer systems and general business acumen including presentation skills (Teams, Riskcloud, Outlook, Oracle ERP, Dashboards, Powerpoint, Excel, Word). Confidently communicate in a verbal or written way, in 1:1 or small and large group scenarios. Deliver clear messaging and influence outcomes via coaching and motivating.
Developmental Value of the Role
This role presents the opportunity to work across organisational boundaries and visibility with the leadership team. The team leader will be exposed to ERP and IT tools as well as working with multi-disciplined teams within Manufacturing such as Engineering, Maintenance and Calibration, Procurement and other shared services.
There is also opportunity for further training and advancement to develop organisational and planning skills.
Shift Times
The shift times are:
Afternoon Shift - 2:24 pm - 10:30 pm
Why Join Us
* Employee Discount Program: Save with discounts for over 1,000 retailers online and in-store.
* Leave Loading: You'll receive 20% extra on your daily base rate when taking annual leave.
* Novated Car Leasing: Take advantage of fleet purchase discounts and making lease payments from your pre-tax salary.
* Wellbeing Programs: Employee Assistance Program (advice and counselling), Educational Assistance, Fitness discounts, Flu Vaccinations.
* Work/Life Balance: Purchased Leave and Cochlear Day.
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. Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to people's lives.