3rd Shift Production Supervisor, Optical Surfacing

Walman Optical; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Walman Optical in Brooklyn Park, MN is seeking a Production Supervisor for 3rd shift Surfacing to lead daily manufacturing goals within safety and quality standards.

You will build high-performing teams, drive continuous improvement, monitor productivity, and coordinate with internal and external partners. Prior supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred; strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent work experience.
• 4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to solve various types of problems that may involve multiple departments within the Company.
• Ability to perform to high levels of competency in all aspects of lab manufacturing.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, DVI software).
• Good interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to maintain an even workflow and a motivating work environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Manage interactions with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and evaluate productivity through team and individual metrics.
• Actively participate and engage in continuous improvement processes and coach employees on such initiatives.
• Display an excellent understanding of our unique selling proposition and effectively communicate those benefits to the team as well as potential and existing accounts.
• Effectively communicate company policies and procedures to the team.
• Manage and coach employees and ensure timely performance reviews and proper documentation of performance issues.
• Responsible for effective scheduling of vacation hours, with consideration of seasonality workloads.
• Maintain production records as well as machine maintenance records and charting.
• Communicate with offsite vendors in troubleshooting office and lab machine errors and breakdowns using remote interfaces.
• Maintain close association with accounts, internal and external, and address issues of product information and Rx service, as well as render decisions on matters of company policies and procedures.
• Act as a role model and foster motivation, commitment and teamwork within the workplace.
• Attend in‑house or sponsored training meetings when necessary, including supervisory training classes as offered locally and suggested by management.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Team management

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

DVI software

Job description

Walman Optical in Brooklyn Park, MN is seeking a Production Supervisor for 3rd shift Surfacing to lead daily manufacturing goals within safety and quality standards.

You will build high-performing teams, drive continuous improvement, monitor productivity, and coordinate with internal and external partners. Prior supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred; strong leadership and communication are essential.