Director- Optical Manuf

EssilorLuxottica; Dudley (MA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Transitions Optical, part of EssilorLuxottica, seeks a strategic manufacturing leader to run a 24/7 optical production operation. You will set long-term direction, manage budget and capital plans, and ensure safety, quality, and delivery targets are met.

You will drive continuous improvement, adopt automation and digital tools, and collaborate with HR and external partners to support customer requirements and business growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• 5–10 years in manufacturing environment.
• Ability to support a 24/7 operation.
• Six Sigma/LEAN familiarity and experience.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and develop people.
• Customer focused.

Responsibilities

• Leads and directs all manufacturing operations, shaping long-term strategy to support growth.
• Ensures targets for safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Monitors operational metrics and reports to leadership.
• Owns financial performance including budgeting and capital planning.
• Ensures ISO 13485, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 compliance.
• Champions Continuous Improvement, Lean, Six Sigma and a high-performance culture.
• Drives adoption of automation and digital tools for efficiency and quality.
• Partners with HR for talent strategies and workforce planning.
• Maintains consistent policy application across production operations.
• Direct contact with customers and suppliers for quality and productivity.

Skills

Six Sigma/LEAN

Planning & Organization

Verbal & Written Communication

Coaching & Development

Customer Focus

24/7 Operations Support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Engineering

Master's degree (MBA or Engineering)

Job description

Requisition ID:947832
Store #:E01849 Mfg Ops-Ops Management DUDL
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!

JOB DESCRIPTION

GENERAL FUNCTION

Provides strategic leadership, direction, and oversight for a 24/7 optical manufacturing operation, ensuring alignment with business objectives, operational excellence, and customer requirements

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads and directs all manufacturing operations, shaping the long-term strategy and capabilities needed to support business growth and evolving customer demands
• Ensures production targets are met with a strong focus on safety, quality, delivery, and cost
• Monitors and reports on key operational performance metrics, ensuring visibility to leadership and driving data-informed decision-making
• Owns the financial performance of the manufacturing organization, including budgeting, cost optimization, and capital investment planning
• Ensures complete compliance to ISO 13485, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO45001 standards
• Champion for Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 6S and a High-Performance Work Team Culture
• Leads and drives continuous improvement initiatives that drive step-change improvements in productivity, cost, quality, and customer satisfaction for the site
• Drives adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies, automation, and digital tools to improve efficiency, quality, and scalability
• Fosters a high-performance culture focused on safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and team member development
• Partners with Human Resources to drive talent strategies, workforce planning, and employee relations initiatives
• Ensures consistent application of company policies and standards across production operations
• Direct contact with customers and suppliers, both internal and external, to foster improved quality and productivity
• Partners with other stakeholders in the development of business goals and action plans that support EssilorLuxottica's strategies and policies
• Perform other duties as assigned

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering or equivalent
• 5-10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to support a 24/7 operation
• Six Sigma/LEAN Manufacturing familiarity and experience
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated abilities to coach and develop people
• Customer focused

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in medical device manufacturing
• Master's degree (MBA, Engineering, or equivalent)
• Strong background in highly automated or advanced manufacturing technologies

Pay Range:168,029.40-230,390.60

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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