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Who we are

You enjoy creating and innovating. You never stop striving for better. You take responsibility and you get results. You love being part of a team. Above all, you want your work to matter: Welcome to our world! At Sonova we create sense by bringing sound to life. Our innovative hearing care solutions help millions of people enjoy life’s unforgettable moments.

We offer exceptional career opportunities through market-leading brands from consumer to medical, products and services that keep pushing hearing care forward, and a culture where you can quickly belong and perform at your best.

If you want the freedom to explore, opportunities to grow, and make positive change on people lives through your work, this is the place for you.

Join Sonova. Create sense.

Aurora (IL), United States

Senior Manager, Continuous Improvement (Hybrid 3/days)

 

Who we are

In a life without sound, our work provides meaning. As a leading provider of innovative hearing care solutions, we are not just a company that makes products; we are a team on a mission to help people enjoy the delight of hearing. To enable a life without limitations, through our core business brands – Advanced Bionics, Audiological Care, Phonak, Sennheiser (under license) and Unitron – we develop, manufacture and distribute solutions that push the limits of technology and redefine the future of our industry.

 

Sonova USA – Aurora, IL

Senior Manager, Continuous Improvement

Sonova is looking for a Senior Manager, Continuous Improvement to lead the implementation of Lean methodologies and drive efficiency improvements across manufacturing and back-office processes. This role will work closely with department leaders to identify opportunities for process optimization and ensure improvements align with regulatory and quality standards.

Responsibilities:

  • Continuous Improvement Leadership: Lead by example and foster a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.
  • Process Optimization: Use tools like Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, and 5S to identify and implement efficiency gains.
  • Collaboration: Work with manufacturing and department leaders to achieve productivity goals and create Kaizen teams for improvement initiatives.
  • Coaching & Reporting: Provide leadership and coaching to project teams, report progress to senior leadership, and ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Visual Management: Establish visual management systems to track and report on improvements.

Qualifications:

  • Experience: 7+ years in a continuous improvement environment, with 3+ years in a leadership role.
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Lean Certification required, Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.
  • Skills: Strong communication and analytical skills, with experience in ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred).

 

Travel

  • Yes

 

A minimum of 200Mb/sec download and 10Mb/sec upload speed internet connectivity is required to support any remote/hybrid employee functionality at Sonova

Don't meet all the criteria?  If you’re willing to go all in and learn we'd love to hear from you! 

We are looking forward to receiving your application via our online job application platform. For this position only direct applications will be considered. Sonova does not recruit via app, telegram, carrier pigeon or any other format that does not include speaking with an actual human. If you are offered a job without speaking with someone please contact  

 

 What we offer:

  • Medical, dental and vision coverage*
  • Health Savings, Health Reimbursement, Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts
  • TeleHealth options
  • 401k plan with company match*
  • Company paid life/ad&d insurance
    • Additional supplemental life/ad&d coverage available
  • Company paid Short/Long-Term Disability coverage (STD/LTD)
    • STD LTD Buy-ups available
  • Accident/Hospital Indemnity coverage
  • Legal/ID Theft Assistance
  • PTO (or sick and vacation time), floating Diversity Day, & paid holidays*
  • Paid parental bonding leave
  • Employee Assistance Program (24/7 mental health support hotline, 5 company paid counseling sessions and more)
  • Robust Internal Career Growth opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Hearing aid discount for employees and family
  • Internal social recognition platform
  • D&I focused: D&I council and employee resource groups

*Plan rules/offerings dependent upon group Company/location.

This role's pay range is between: $117,500 – $120 000 annually  

 

How we work:

At Sonova, we prioritize the well-being of our employees and foster an inclusive environment that promotes engagement and collaboration. Our team-customized hybrid work model empowers teams to balance individual needs with business goals, offering flexibility and individualized time management. We recognize the importance of life outside of work and strive to create a supportive and motivating workplace where innovation thrives.

Sonova is an equal opportunity employer.

We team up. We grow talent. We collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds to win with the best team in the market place. We guarantee every person equal treatment in regard to employment and opportunity for employment, regardless of a candidate’s ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation or marital status, gender, genetic identity, age, disability or any other legally protected status.
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