Manager- Production

EssilorLuxottica; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement savings

Paid time off/vacation

Various employee discounts

Job summary

EssilorLuxottica in California seeks a seasoned manufacturing leader to run production across multiple departments and shifts. You will drive productivity, manage KPI performance, and guide teams to meet aggressive goals in a high-volume environment.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing with strong coaching, communication, and collaborative skills; Lean/Six Sigma is preferred, and SAP experience is valued. This is a full-time on-site position in Lake Forest, CA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Manufacturing.
• Proven track record of training employees in productivity and safety.
• Collaborative environment experience.
• Experience coaching employees individually and in groups.
• Experience in high volume, high mix, multiple shifts.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and evaluate resources to ensure high productivity.
• Oversee hourly and salaried employees across departments and shifts.
• Track KPIs: Safety Near Miss Reporting, Quality/Scrap, Volume/Productivity, Efficiency and Lead-Time.
• Identify plans to reduce expenses and increase productivity across all product lines.
• Set ambitious production goals, communicate them to key personnel and influence team to buy into those goals.
• Provide guidance, motivation, and establish methods that promote objective thinking and teamwork.
• Create schedules for employees to ensure optimum staffing levels and standard work.
• Identify roadblocks and address with a clear action plan.
• Organization of material flow through each process.
• Work safely and maintain a safe, clean working environment in compliance with procedures.
• Annual Budgeting to align with Annual Operating Plan and 3–5 year manufacturing forecast.
• 6S: Implementation/Sustain.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Coaching

Multi-shift

High volume

Education

Bachelor's in Business/Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Requisition ID: 943706

Position: Full-Time

Shift:

Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information

If you've worn a pair of glasses, we've already met.

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions, iconic brands that consumers love such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol and Oliver Peoples, as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, and Target Optical, and leading e-commerce platforms.

Our unique business model and relentless pursuit of operational excellence ensures that consumers everywhere have access to products. Balancing speed, efficiency and proximity, the Company manages a global supply chain with cutting-edge technology, based on centralization for frames and on a capillary network for lens finishing and prescription laboratories. In our dynamic environment, fueled by technology and innovation, our people have the space to pioneer new solutions.

Oakley is part of EssilorLuxottica. Building on our legacy of innovative, market-leading optical technology, we manufacture and distribute high performance sunglasses, prescription lenses and frames, goggles, apparel, footwear, and accessories. Every day at Oakley is a chance to grow, go further and achieve more.

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 FUNCTIONS

This position is responsible for all production aspects of a business unit(s) within the manufacturing organization. Develops tactical and strategic objectives to meet goals of the department.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and evaluate both direct and indirect resources to ensure high productivity levels
• Oversee a workforce of hourly and salaried employees, in multiple manufacturing departments, and shifts
• Track and meet daily/weekly/monthly KPIs: Safety Near Miss Reporting, Quality/Scrap, Volume/Productivity, Efficiency and Lead-Time
• Identifies and presents plans to reduce expenses and increase productivity across all product lines
• Set ambitious production goals, communicate them to key personnel and influence team to buy into those ambitious goals
• Provide guidance, motivation, and establish methods that will promote objective thinking and teamwork within department
• Communicate any problems or obstacles to senior management
• Strong collaboration and partnership with other core team members to solve cross functional problems
• Create schedules for employees to ensure optimum staffing levels
• Create standard work for all positions within the team
• Identify roadblocks impacting department and address with a clear action plan
• Organization of material flow through each process
• Work safely and maintains a safe, organized and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Annual Budgeting to align with Annual Operating Plan and / or 3 to 5 year manufacturing forecast
• 6S: Implementation/Sustain

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of experience in Manufacturing environment
• Proven track record of successfully training employees in productivity and safety
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative environment
• Ability to coach and mentor employees on a one-on-one basis as well as as a group
• Experience in a high volume, high mix, and multiple shift environment
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills (written and verbal).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree preferred
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification, highly desired - this is our language
• Experience using SAP
• Previous experience as Manufacturing, Process, or Mechanical Engineer

Pay Range:97,069.97-148,055.98

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.

• Health care
• Retirement savings
• Paid time off/vacation
• 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.