Gestionnaire de Production / Production Manager

Luxottica; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global eyewear company in Montreal is seeking a Manager - Production to oversee shift performance and ensure quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in manufacturing and proven leadership abilities. Responsibilities include developing teams, implementing efficiency strategies, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. This role offers competitive pay, potential bonuses, and benefits like health care and retirement savings.

Benefits

Health care

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or related environment.
• Experience in a very high-volume environment with complex technical processes.
• Proven track record of individual accomplishment and team-based success.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the assigned shift or department to ensure achievement of metrics and standards.
• Lead and develop high-performing teams.
• Ensure the implementation of strategies for expected results.

Skills

Leading others

Leadership skills

Operational efficiency

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Job description

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.

The Manager‑ Production is responsible for overseeing the assigned shift or department to ensure the achievement of the established metrics and standards for safety, quality, production, customer service, and people management. The Manager‑ Production is responsible for developing high‑performing teams, leading change and continuous improvement, driving results, inspecting what is expected, and building a best‑in‑class working environment. Responsible for ensuring the strategies to achieve the expected results are executed. Builds collaborative relationships within and across departments and corporate support. Leads Production Supervisors, who are responsible for achieving the daily results, and may lead other employees. The scope of the role may vary based on various factors (e.g., volume, types of services, number of employees, and equipment and tools).

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Enforces safety and compliance policies and procedures for a safe and compliant work environment.
• Evaluates current and future needs by leveraging reports, data, floor observations, and discussions with others.
• Develops strategic plans, in partnership with their leader, to meet the safety, quality, production, and people management metrics and standards.
• Formulates and enforces departmental procedures and objectives.
• Leads financial and budget activities for maximum operational efficiency.
• Ensures consistency of practices, policies, and procedures within assigned area.
• Monitors production and quality progress by reviewing reports and data, observing the production floor, managing performance, and inspecting production and quality progress.
• Adjusts production and quality plans, as needed, to ensure labor efficiency and production and quality goals are met.
• Conducts people management responsibilities including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Performs these responsibilities for direct reports and supports these efforts for indirect reports, as needed.
• Addresses complaints and resolves basic employee issues (teamwork, non‑policy violations, payroll and benefits questions).
• Communicates performance goals and expectations and continuously updates the production team on performance and policies/procedures.
• Ensures that there is an adequate distribution of skills to ensure the production and quality goals are met, including developing employees for continuous growth.
• Builds and develops direct reports to ensure capabilities for executing operational strategies; this includes talent development practices (performance management and succession planning).
• Fosters a positive work environment (teamwork, fairness, engagement) and ensures employees demonstrate the company’s values.
• Facilitates the preparation and analysis of reports.
• Leads and participates on project teams.
• Participates and leads business meetings.
• Partners with other Production Managers and other departments (e.g., engineering and maintenance) to achieve the expected results and continuous improvements.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ yrs of experience with leading others.
• 5+ yrs of experience in a manufacturing or related environment.
• Demonstration of leadership skills and abilities.
• Experience in a very high‑volume environment with complex technical processes.
• Proven track record of individual accomplishment, contribution, and team‑based success.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our business. Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first‑class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.