Manager - Production- Gestionnaire de production

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

Job summary

A leading eyewear and eyecare company in Montreal seeks a Manager-Production to oversee shifts and ensure safety and quality standards while leading high-performing teams. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment and possess strong leadership and analytical skills. The role includes monitoring production metrics and fostering a positive work environment to achieve operational efficiency, complemented by competitive compensation packages and employee benefits.

Benefits

Health care

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee production shift ensuring safety and quality standards.
• Lead and develop high-performing teams.
• Monitor production metrics and adjust plans accordingly.

Skills

Leadership skills

Manufacturing experience

Team development

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Job description

About Transitions Optical

At Transitions Optical we help people live more vibrant lives by enhancing their vision and the way they perceive light. We manufacture Transitions® photochromic lenses, the world's leading photochromic lens. Transitions® lenses automatically adapt to changing light, darkening outdoors and returning clear when you come inside. Our talented people advance color science and lens materials, setting new standards of advanced performance, visual comfort and optimum blue light protection while 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 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 worldwide driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry.

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 develops high‑performing teams, leads change and continuous improvement, drives results, builds a best‑in‑class working environment and executes strategies to achieve expected results. Builds collaborative relationships within and across departments and corporate support. Leads Production Supervisors, who are responsible for achieving daily results, and may lead other employees. The scope of the role may vary based on volume, service types, 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 the leader, to meet 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 the assigned area.
• Monitors production and quality progress by reviewing reports, 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, training, planning, assigning, directing work, appraising performance, rewarding, disciplining, addressing complaints and resolving problems for direct and needed indirect reports.
• Communicates performance goals and expectations and continuously updates the production team on performance and policies/procedures.
• Ensures adequate distribution of skills to meet production and quality goals, including developing employees for continuous growth.
• Builds and develops direct reports to ensure capabilities for executing operational strategies; 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 preparation and analysis of reports.
• Leads and participates on project teams.
• Participates and leads business meetings.
• Partners with other Production Managers and other departments (engineering and maintenance) to achieve expected results and continuous improvements.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of experience leading others.
• 5+ years 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.

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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, 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.