Production Supervisor / Advanced Bionics

Sonova; Mexicali; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonova in Mexicali, Mexico seeks a results‑driven Production Supervisor to oversee assemblers and test technicians, drive master production schedules, and implement changes on the floor.

You will lead daily and weekly planning, coordinate with Engineering, Planning, QA and R&D, and promote Lean practices, safety, and quality across shifts.

The ideal candidate holds an engineering degree and 3–5 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, preferably medical devices or electronics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• 3–5 years of experience supervising manufacturing assembly lines, preferably in medical devices or electronics.
• Experience with production capacity analysis and reporting for scheduling decisions.
• Knowledge of BOM, KANBAN, and POU concepts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production schedules and align with Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Lead production meetings and coordinate with Engineering, Planning, QA, and R&D.
• Develop capacity plans based on demand, resources, equipment, and personnel.
• Promote training and continuous improvement on the production floor.
• Implement and communicate changes to manufacturing processes and documents.
• Maintain strong cross-functional collaboration and on-time delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Production scheduling

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean manufacturing

DMAIC

Problem solving

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Dataflo ERP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Word

Job description

Fully responsible for overseeing production assemblers and test technicians across multiple shifts. Responsible for executing material and production plans, coordinating manufacturing schedules, and ensuring the effective implementation of document and engineering changes within the manufacturing process.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

• Review, coordinate, and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules to support the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Attend and actively participate in meetings related to department performance, Quality Improvement Teams (QIT), DMAIC initiatives, MPS, and product training.
• Develop and maintain production capacity plans based on demand, available resources, equipment, and personnel.
• Design and implement training objectives and development plans for the Production Floor Team (PFT) and manufacturing personnel.
• Execute the Master Production Schedule (MPS) according to established priorities, production requirements, and customer demand.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of Bills of Materials (BOM), KANBAN systems, and Point-of-Use (POU) material concepts.
• Monitor production performance and identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery.
• Support the implementation of engineering and document changes, ensuring proper communication, training, and execution on the manufacturing floor.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain effective communication and strong interpersonal relationships with peers, technicians, assemblers, engineers, and other cross-functional team members.
• Effectively communicate and present production information, performance results, improvement opportunities, and action plans to peers and management.
• Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, continuous improvement, safety, and quality within the manufacturing environment.

Experience and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably in Industrial, Electronics, Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Biomedical Engineering.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience supervising manufacturing assembly lines, preferably within the medical device and/or electronics manufacturing industry.
• Valid B1/B2 visa for travel to the United States.
• Demonstrated ability to take a leadership role, particularly when conducting production meetings and coordinating activities with Engineering, Planning, Quality Assurance (QA), and Research & Development (R&D).
• Experience performing production capacity analysis and generating reports to support production scheduling decisions and respond to operational requirements.
• Experience leading production meetings focused on performance metrics, floor training, production priorities, and Quality Improvement Teams (QIT).
• Knowledge of Line Clearance procedures and regulatory compliance requirements applicable to medical device manufacturing, including FDA 21 CFR requirements.
• Strong understanding of production schedules, material handling, inventory flow, and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably Dataflo, as well as Microsoft Access, Word, and Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• APICS certification or related supply chain/manufacturing certification.
• Experience working in a Lean Manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience in an FDA-regulated manufacturing environment, preferably within the medical device industry.
• Experience with soldering, welding, or similar assembly processes.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies such as DMAIC, Kaizen, or Six Sigma.