Manager- Production

About the position

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions, iconic brands that consumers love such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol and Oliver Peoples, as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, and Target Optical, and leading e-commerce platforms. Our unique business model and relentless pursuit of operational excellence ensures that consumers everywhere have access to products. Balancing speed, efficiency and proximity, the Company manages a global supply chain with cutting-edge technology, based on centralization for frames and on a capillary network for lens finishing and prescription laboratories. In our dynamic environment, fueled by technology and innovation, our people have the space to pioneer new solutions. Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry.

Responsibilities

• Monitor workflow in production areas.
• Maintain a continual follow-up program to ensure adherence to procedures in all areas.
• Monitor quality of department incoming and outgoing work.
• Plan and schedule staffing requirements needed in order to meet specific quality standards and production objectives in all areas.
• Provide direction and support to shift supervisors and production teams to ensure a profitable, cohesive production operation.
• Analyze workflow, yields, manpower requirements, production restraints and quality issues.
• Identify problems and develop solutions to continually improve the operations.
• Provide routine reports to management on process and production variances and action plans to continuously improve the process.
• Provide direct support to customer service.
• Implement Lean Six Sigma projects.
• Determine training requirements and ensure all training needs are met.
• Be a safety steward and ensure safety is always the #1 priority.
• Mentor a team of supervisors and promote a people first culture.
• Prepare written performance evaluations and discuss progress with appropriate supervisors.
• Provide direct support, feedback and training to first shift supervisors and group leads.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience managing both exempt and hourly employees in fast-paced manufacturing environments required.
• Optical Industry production management experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent process control knowledge and a track record in reducing process variability and improving process yields through utilization of lean and/or six sigma methodologies.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office.

Benefits

• Health care
• Retirement savings
• Paid time off/vacation
• Various employee discounts