Operations Manager

ESSILORLUXOTTICA GROUP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical device company based in Toronto is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee operational activities for imaging devices. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in production management, particularly within medical devices and precision manufacturing, with expertise in compliance standards. This role involves managing the full spectrum of order fulfillment processes, ensuring quality, and leading a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

Competitive bonus and commission plan

Health care benefits

Retirement savings

Paid time off/vacation

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• 10+ years in production management within medical devices or precision manufacturing.
• Full-cycle manufacturing experience from planning to shipment.
• Strong knowledge of compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end order fulfillment: planning, materials, assembly, testing, inventory, and logistics.
• Oversee supplier relationships and quality alignment.
• Develop and enforce SOPs and maintain robust documentation.

Skills

Production management

Compliance knowledge (ISO 13485, FDA, GMP)

Leadership skills

ERP/MRP proficiency

Strong communication

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Requisition ID: 897350

Position:Full-Time

Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information

Essilor Instruments provides seamless access to state-of-the-art products, with a focus on customer satisfaction by setting new standards of excellence in the industry. Our solutions highlight eye care professionals' expertise and meet their business needs, by providing innovative solutions and technologies, ensuring patients' quality care. Through this continuous innovation, we own a leading position in major categories such as finishing equipment, eye health assessment, eye refraction and fitting measurements.

Essilor Instruments 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!

About Cellview Imaging

Cellview Imaging is a Toronto-based medical device start-up revolutionizing eye care with its ultra-widefield retinal imaging technology. Designed to capture high-definition images of the retina-including the far periphery-Cellview's solutions support earlier disease detection, more accurate diagnoses, and better patient outcomes. Now part of EssilorLuxottica, Cellview benefits from global resources and expertise, accelerating innovation and expanding access to transformative diagnostic tools worldwide.

Position: Operations Manager

Cellview Imaging seeks an experienced Operations Manager to lead operational activities and support the commercial scaling of its imaging devices. Ideal candidates will have a background in medical devices, optics, electronics, or precision instrumentation, with experience in start-up environments and scaling operations.

Reporting Structure

Reports to the CEO of Cellview Imaging, with additional reporting to EssilorLuxottica (France). Collaborates closely with teams across engineering, regulatory, supply chain, quality, and global manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

Production Operations & Quality

• Manage end-to-end order fulfillment: planning, materials, assembly, testing, inventory, and logistics.
• Oversee supplier relationships and quality alignment.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 13485, GMP, FDA, and Health Canada standards.
• Develop and enforce SOPs and maintain robust documentation.
• Monitor manufacturing costs, yield, breakage rates, and non-conformance.
• Drive continuous improvement in collaboration with EssilorLuxottica.

Strategic Leadership & Industrial Planning

• Lead manufacturing strategy aligned with growth targets.
• Support product lifecycle and new product introduction (NPI).
• Identify technologies to enhance scalability and throughput.
• Contribute to mid- and long-term strategic planning with EssilorLuxottica.

Team Development & Culture

• Build and manage a multidisciplinary production team.
• Promote lean thinking, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Set KPIs and lead performance reviews and corrective actions.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years in production management within medical devices or precision manufacturing.
• Full-cycle manufacturing experience: planning to shipment.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 13485, FDA, GMP, and Health Canada compliance.
• Leadership in regulated environments and cross-functional teams.
• ERP/MRP proficiency (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle).
• Strong communication and decision-making skills.

Additional Assets

• Experience scaling manufacturing from design to commercial volumes.
• Start-up operational growth experience.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and DFM.
• Background in optical or ophthalmic devices.

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.