Supervisor, Production

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.

Valencia, CA – Onsite 

Supervisor, Production 

Fully responsible for overseeing production assemblers and test technician personnel for multiple shifts.  Execution of material and production plans, manufacturing scheduling and implementation of document and engineering changes into manufacturing.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team(s) of product builders, ensuring the safety of their employees and assigned area.
• Ensure all work is performed per documented procedures, quality and compliance standards at all times.
• Set daily, weekly, and monthly schedules for personnel to achieve production targets/demand pull service levels; communicates capacity and requirements to meet plans to management.
• Act as escalation point for any type of troubleshooting, problem or issue during the production process to avoid line down situations.
• Analyze and drives productivity, WIP and yield through Continuous Improvement methods, such as Kaizen, A3 and 5 Whys.
• Prepare production reports for management; attends meetings to present performance, such as Daily Management, NCQIT and MPS.
• Coach new employees, establishes training plans, verifies training records and critical certifications.
• Set performance objectives and development plans, create employee engagement action plans, manage team member performance, conduct performance appraisals and ensure adherence to company policies.
• Guide the implementation of engineering and documentation changes into the production line.
• Liaise with Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, Quality Control and other departments to ensure efficient operation and processes.
• Define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, and recommend corrective actions. 
• Perform administrative tasks such as review and approval of timecards, holiday plans, arranging replacements and handling sick leaves.
• Execute MRB activities as Process Owner for Manufacturing.
• Perform other duties or special projects, as assigned.
• Perform job functions in compliance with FDA and TUV regulations, GMP and applicable ISO standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Travelling Requirement: N/A

More about you: 

Education

• Bachelor’s degree, equivalent experience may suffice in lieu of degree.

Work Experience

• Must have at least 3-5 years’ experience in supervision. Preferred within a FDA regulated (Medical Device) environment.

Nice to Have

• Preferred experience in a lean production environment and medical device

Language(s)/ Level

• English/ Proficient

IT Skills Strong computer skills:

• MS Office

Nice to Have

• SAP Background

Further Requirements

• Specific vision requirements include close vision and color vision.
• Ability to use hands to handle and feel small parts
• Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk and reach within hands and arms-length.

Nice to Have

• APICS

Additional Remarks: Please note that nail polish, acrylic nails, gel nails, makeup, perfume, fake lashes and dangling jewelry are NOT permitted in CER/A.

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! 

 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 $75,200yr - $94,000/yr (based on location). This role is also eligible for bonus.  

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.