Supervisor Manufacturing Program - Hearing Aid Industry

Starkey is seeking a dynamic Manufacturing Program Supervisor to join our team at our global headquarters in Eden Prairie, MN. In this pivotal role, you'll bridge innovation and production-leading the launch of new products by partnering with R&D and Manufacturing Engineering to deliver high-quality prototypes and manufacturing specifications. If you have 1-3 manufacturing supervisory experience and you're passionate about manufacturing excellence and want to be part of a company that's changing lives through cutting-edge hearing technology, we want to hear from you.

Starkey is a world leader in the manufacturing and distribution of advanced hearing technologies. We are in the business of connecting people and changing lives. Our teams come to work each day focused on ensuring people everywhere have the products and services they need to hear better and live better. Founded in 1967 by Bill Austin, Starkey is known for our cutting-edge hearing health innovations, industry-leading research and development, and not being afraid to push the edge of what's possible. We are headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, have over 5,000 employees in 29 facilities across the globe, and do business in more than 100 markets worldwide.

Watch this video to see more of what sets Starkey apart.

https://youtu.be/9cUYwTlCepg?si=wkovx8_R_iINfrc6

JOB SUMMARY DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE OF JOB

The Manufacturing Program Supervisor works with the Research & Development and Manufacturing Engineering teams to provide prototypes of new products. This role essentially leads the "kickoff" process for the design of new products and delivery of their manufacturing specifications to Production. Direct and oversee the work of technicians, help develop scorecards and provide feedback on training methods for the global enterprise training team. The role is responsible for monitoring the quality, quantity, and motivation of the department.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads the "kickoff" process for the design of new products and delivery of their manufacturing specifications to Production
• Coordinate new product/process design.
  - Identify and address production procedure design concerns from employees or corporate.
• Responsible for employee work direction, productivity reports and project completion.
  -Encourage and support employee involvement for continuous process improvement.
  -Coach and support employee development
  -Conduct employee reviews in a timely manner
  -Handle employee (document) disciplinary problems, up to and including termination
• Establish quarterly meetings with the production manager. Schedule quarterly department and one-on-one meeting
  -Document employee performance to aid in 1-on-1's and reviews.
• Coach and mentor employees to create a collaborative and enabling work environment
• Create and drive project schedules, delegate tasks, monitor schedule progress, and ensure that the goals and priorities of each project are completed
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred: 4-year college degree in Business or Engineering

Experience

• 1-year supervision/management experience required; 3-5 years desired.
• Hearing aid manufacturing experience preferred

Knowledge / Technical Requirements

• Knowledge of hearing aid production preferred

Competencies, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent attention to detail and high-quality standards required.
• Ability to work well in teams and as a team member required.
• Ability to follow instructions required.
• Good communication skills - verbal and written and reading comprehension requi
• Good computer skills required; knowledge of Excel preferred.

WORK CONTEXT

Working Conditions

• Spend approximately 95% of the day on his/her feet, walking and standing.
• Responsiveness to reasonable job-related directives given to the employee by the supervisor
  
  

Equipment Operation

• Computer Software: Mfg Suite, Mainframe and CQ
  
  

Salary and Other Compensation:

The target rate for this position is between $65,450 to $104,550/year. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits:
The following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, company-paid life insurance, short-term disability insurance, long term disability insurance, employee assistance program, hearing aid benefits, paid time off, paid sick time, and paid holidays.

This position is eligible for a bonus based upon performance results. There is no guarantee of payout.

#LI-KS1