Manager - Manufacturing Operations (Finishing Labs)

EssilorLuxottica Group•Traverse City, MI

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Since 1915, Walman Optical has served thousands of independent eye care professionals providing solutions for all of their optical needs. Our experienced and knowledgeable team helps businesses grow while providing quality eyewear and unmatched service for an exceptional patient experience. With us, you’ll bring our most advanced technology and innovative products to our partners. As a division of Walman, our collective mission is to enrich the lives of our customers, employees and the communities we serve through better vision. Walman is part of EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of world-class vision care products, including iconic eyewear, advanced lens technology and cutting-edge digital solutions. Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. The Manufacturing Operations Manager is responsible for directing the manufacture of prescription eyewear in a finishing lab processing up to 1000 jobs per day. Leads supervisors and production teams to successfully achieve daily performance goals, maintains a safe working environment and promotes a culture of engagement that provides opportunities for growth and advancement.

Requirements

Associate Degree or equivalent work experience
6+ years of experience in an ophthalmic laboratory environment
General computer skills: Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to maintain an even workflow and a motivating work environment
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Strong communication skills to manage interactions with internal and external customers
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

Prior supervisory or management experience is a plus
Optical college training is preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for building a cooperative and inclusive work environment that will meet and exceed the needs of the lab’s customer base and marketplace
Lead and manage employees within the lab. Provide coaching and leadership to support successful performance. Identify training needs, initiate staff orientation/development, and effectively manage performance (increases, retraining, transfers, or terminations)
Responsible for the management and efficient use of all lab assets, including but not limited to production equipment, inventories, furniture and fixtures, et al.
Review daily production schedule for the lab to plan work and objectives
Anticipate and determine causes of delays in shift operations and take appropriate action to meet shipping schedules
Make customer calls with the Sales Account Manager or on their own to retain, develop, foster customer relations, and address laboratory issues of importance to the account.
Work with Marketing Department and Sales Account Manager to execute promotional programs and marketing strategies.
Responsible for timely holding of all safety and RTK meetings and the reporting of the activities to appropriate corporate personnel. Maintain work environment in compliance with OSHA standards.
Take part in the interviewing and hiring process. Conduct orientation of new hires and safety training with the department job instructor and safety committee members.
Apply company employee relations policies in all dealings with employees.
Effectively communicate with all levels of the organization to ensure understanding and the proper application of company policies, practices and procedures.
Continually review and search for ways to improve processes to simplify jobs, eliminate non-value-added tasks, reduce costs and make recommendations to higher management.
Understand and follow all company and manufacturer’s policies and procedures and ensure compliance with all attendance & safety rules and regulations. Maintain confidentiality of all proprietary information.
Willingly assist others as necessary to keep work current, meet deadlines or maintain an even workload. Cooperate with other employees and demonstrate a good attitude. Perform an acceptable quantity and quality of work on time as required.
Attends in-house or sponsored training meetings when necessary.