Manager - Production- Gestionnaire de Production

ESSILORLUXOTTICA GROUP; Montreal; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in vision care is seeking a Manager of Production in Montreal. This role involves overseeing production shifts, ensuring quality and safety standards, and developing high-performing teams. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong leadership with over 5 years of experience in manufacturing. You’ll collaborate across departments to drive operational efficiency while fostering a positive work environment. A competitive pay and benefits package will be provided.

Benefits

Health care

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with leading others.
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or related environment.
• Experience in a very high-volume environment with complex technical processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee assigned shift or department to meet metrics.
• Lead Production Supervisors and manage performance.
• Enforce safety policies and compliance.
• Develop high-performing teams and lead change.

Skills

Leadership skills

Operational efficiency

Compliance knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma/G.E.D.

Bachelor's degree in Business

Job description

Store #: EC0535 ESS - MTL Oper. Dept Man.-MTLOPM

Position: Full-Time

Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information

At Transitions Optical we help people live more vibrant lives by enhancing their vision and the way they perceive light.

We are the manufacturer of Transitions® eyeglass lenses, the world's leading photochromic lens. Transitions® lenses automatically adapt to changing light. They darken outdoors and return back to clear when you come inside.

Our talented people make significant advances in color science and lens materials, setting new standards of advanced performance to provide ever increasing visual comfort and optimum harmful blue light protection, and always blocking 100% of UVA and UVB rays.

Product leadership, consumer focus, and operational excellence have made Transitions® lenses one of the most recognized brands in optics.

Transitions Optical 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. Discover more by following us on LinkedIn!

GENERAL FUNCTION

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

• High School diploma/G.E.D.
• 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.

Pay Range: - 125,503.00

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.

EssilorLuxottica complies with all applicable laws related to the application and hiring process. If you would like to provide feedback regarding an active job posting, or if you are an individual with a disability who would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844‑303‑0229 (be sure to provide your name, job id number, and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email [e-mail].

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.