Manager- Production

EssilorLuxottica Group•Compton, CA

20d

About The Position

Operations managers are responsible for the technical management, supervision, and control of industrial production processes. This role oversees production workflow, quality, staffing, process improvement, training, and safety, while supporting supervisors, production teams, and customer service. The manager mentors supervisors and promotes a people-first culture.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years’ experience managing both exempt and hourly employees in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
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 of reducing process variability and improving process yields through lean and/or Six Sigma methodologies.
Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Optical industry production management experience.

Responsibilities

Monitor workflow in production areas.
Maintain a continual follow-up program to ensure adherence to procedures in all areas.
Monitor the quality of department incoming and outgoing work.
Plan and schedule staffing requirements to meet 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 operations.
Provide routine reports to management on process and production variances and action plans for continuous improvement.
Provide direct support to customer service.
Implement Lean Six Sigma projects.
Determine training requirements and ensure all training needs are met.
Act as a safety steward and ensure safety is always the top 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.