Supervisor- Production

EssilorLuxottica Group•Compton, CA

19d

About The Position

The Production Supervisor oversees and directs the Surfacing department, supporting a group of 10 or more employees to ensure production goals are met and standard procedures are documented and followed. The role is responsible for daily production, staffing, employee development and performance, scheduling, budget management, equipment recommendations, process improvement, and workplace safety. The supervisor analyzes operational problems, recommends changes to the Production Manager, and implements approved changes to reduce problems and costs or improve yields.

Requirements

Two-year degree or equivalent in a related field, with proven on-the-job experience in a production environment.
Previous optical experience in a lab production environment.
Previous experience leading a group of 10 or more employees.
Strong planning, communication, and organizational skills.
Demonstrated supervisory competence, including motivating employees to meet performance goals, communicating effectively, and coaching and training individuals and teams.
Working knowledge of personal computers, including email, word processing, and spreadsheet applications.
Willingness to work flexible hours to meet production goals.
Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily production through the Surfacing department.
Manage projects to improve departmental processes, production, and quality.
Work with lab management and HR to staff the department.
Participate in hiring, orientation, and training of new Surfacing personnel.
Evaluate employee performance and apply discipline as needed according to company policy.
Train employees on new processes and help them improve their skills.
Maintain employee performance records, communicate performance regularly, coach employees, and review time records.
Schedule Surfacing employees' work and vacation time.
Maintain the department budget, including labor and equipment costs.
Assist in analyzing and recommending equipment purchases for the department.
Analyze operational problems and determine actions to minimize problems, decrease costs, or improve yields.
Recommend production changes to the Production Manager and implement approved changes.
Ensure safety standards are maintained in the work area.
Perform other duties as required.