Production Supervisor - Medical Devices (Lean & Compliance)

Sonova Group; California (MO); On-site; USD 79,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401k plan with company match

Paid holidays

Hearing aid discount

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Sonova Group in the United States is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee production assemblers and test technician personnel within the manufacturing operation. This onsite role executes material and production plans, supports schedules, ensures quality and compliance, and leads teams to achieve safety, productivity, WIP, yield, and service goals.

You will manage daily personnel schedules, escalate issues, drive continuous improvement with Kaizen, A3, and 5 Whys, and partner with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience required.
• Experience in FDA-regulated or medical device manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience in lean production and Class III medical device environments preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; SAP background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead production team members while ensuring employee safety and compliance within assigned areas.
• Ensure all work is performed according to documented procedures, quality standards, and compliance requirements.
• Set daily, weekly, and monthly personnel schedules to support production targets and demand pull service levels.
• Serve as an escalation point for production troubleshooting, issues, and line-down prevention.
• Analyze and drive productivity, WIP, and yield using continuous improvement methods such as Kaizen, A3, and 5 Whys.
• Prepare production reports and present performance updates during operational meetings.
• Coach employees, establish training plans, verify training records, and support performance management and development.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Lean production

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sonova Group in the United States is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee production assemblers and test technician personnel within the manufacturing operation. This onsite role executes material and production plans, supports schedules, ensures quality and compliance, and leads teams to achieve safety, productivity, WIP, yield, and service goals.

You will manage daily personnel schedules, escalate issues, drive continuous improvement with Kaizen, A3, and 5 Whys, and partner with