Production Supervisor (Manufacturing) - 3rd shift

EssilorLuxottica Group•Columbus, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor evaluates work processes to determine strategies and programs which provide greater productivity and efficiency of company functions. The company is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses, offering industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products. They manage a global supply chain with cutting-edge technology and are driven by technology and innovation, providing employees space to pioneer new solutions. This role is part of a global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees.

Requirements

BS in Engineering (Mechanical or Industrial) or equivalent
3+ years of manufacturing process improvement experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience in evaluating equipment, product and process development, and solving production problems
Demonstrated ability to synthesize solutions to a broad range of problems
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects
Demonstrated ability to work in a team-oriented environment
Proven track record of individual accomplishment, contribution and team based success
Strong computer skills in MS Office, MS Project or equivalent, Minitab or equivalent statistical package
Application of Lean manufacturing Principles
Strong statistical skills, problem solving and data analysis
Strong Interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate and listen at all levels
Self-motivated with high sense of urgency, resourcefulness and adaptability
Clear documentation skills
Able to rotate from sitting to standing and lift up to 25 pounds

Responsibilities

Gathers information to evaluate current work processes in order to determine the flow of work, time requirements, costs, and duration.
Develops strategies and programs that improve the productivity and efficiency of the various work processes of the company.
Applies various industrial engineering problem solving and productivity techniques to evaluate the improvement of recommended strategies and programs.
Provides technical support for the qualification and validation of new product introductions to ensure all aspects of performance, manufacturability and quality are achieved.
Provides technical support for the qualification and validation of new equipment and processes; and identifies and implements new technologies to continuously improve processes.
Instructs and leads others in continuous process improvements, including the use of various problem solving and productivity techniques such as process mapping and cost time management.
Develops and coordinates programs to recognize and reward groups or individuals for suggestions and actions related to process improvement.
Leads and supports root cause analysis investigations, recommends and executes corrective actions and preventative actions.
Develops and facilitates employee teams to build cohesiveness and improve the overall results of the respective teams' tasks.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Conducts investigations and tests pertaining to the development of new manufacturing methods, materials or processes, and investigates possible applications of results.