Manufacturing Section Lead (AR) - WED-SAT - PM

VisionWorks; Schertz (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

VisionWorks in Schertz, TX is seeking a Production Operations Associate to coordinate daily operations in an assigned area and help train staff to support KPI achievement.

You will lead, coach, and develop teams, adjust staffing, promote safety, and participate in continuous improvement while delivering a quality customer experience.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a fast-paced production environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic data entry.
• 1–3 years of manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, department training and coaching on processes and non-conformance
• Develop and assign work assignments and adjust staffing to meet department KPI's
• Responsible for driving results and achieving operational goals identified in KPI
• Support continuous improvement effort to drive departmental excellence and enhance the customer experience
• Identify opportunities for improvement and utilize structured problem solving techniques to create and implement solutions
• Provide input on associate talent snapshots and overall performance
• Assist with cross training, attracting and development talent
• Practice, comply and enforce all requirements of a safe and healthy work environment
• Implement and maintain the cleanliness of all equipment, organization of all workstations and overall facility

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Training

Communication

Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary

Coordinate daily operations within an assigned production area. Assist with training and development of staff to support KPI's.

Pay Class and Pay

Pay Class: Full Time

Pay: $21.00 - $24.78 per hour

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, department training and coaching on processes and non-conformance
• Develop and assign work assignments and adjust staffing to meet department KPI's
• Responsible for driving results and achieving operational goals identified in "Key Performance Indicators" (KPI)
• Support continuous improvement effort to drive departmental excellence and enhance the customer experience
• Identify opportunities for improvement and utilize structured problem solving techniques to create and implement solutions
• Provide input on associate talent snapshots and overall performance
• Assist with cross training, attracting and development talent
• Practice, comply and enforce all requirements of a safe and healthy work environment
• Implement and maintain the cleanliness of all equipment, organization of all workstations and overall facility (6 S's).

Education

• *High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience preferred

Experience & Background

• Minimum One (1) to three (3) year experience working in a fast paced environment with a record of continuously increased responsibility - Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Experience in working with structured procedures and processes.

Language Skills

• Professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, and/or memos is required, as is the capacity to write similar correspondence relaying opportunities or findings.
• Ability to interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively and present information in one-on-one or before groups of Associates of the organization
• Bilingual ability, particularly in Spanish, is desirable.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to perform the analytical mathematics demanded by the business functions and aptitude to perform these operations using standard units of measurement, distance, weight, volume, and currency

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to think logically in following procedures and instructions
• General problem solving abilities
• Exhibit sound and accurate judgment and demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness
• Ability to apply analytical tools and common understanding to carry out detailed written and/or oral instructions and interpret diagrams and/or forms.
• Must possess capacity to deal with complex problems and situations involving multiple variables in standardized situations

Essential Responsibilities related to Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to stand, use hands and fingers to handle, feel, pick or pinch, and talk or hear most of the time. The associate is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The noise level in this location is moderate (use of computers, printers and machines). Limit weight for lifting, pulling and pushing is no more than 50 pounds. When lifting loads heavier than 50 pounds, requirement is to use two or more people to lift the load. Ability to work varying schedules to include nights, weekends and holidays.

Essential Responsibilities related to Behavioral Characteristics

• Strong Attention to Detail
• Adaptability/Flexibility
• Multi-Tasking
• Willingness to Learn
• Ability to prioritize detailed tasks with minimal input to accomplish daily and long-term goals
• Ability to work onsite and participate in interactive onsite meetings on a regular and predictable basis.
• Ability to initiate immediate interaction, coordination and collaboration with team members, clients, customers etc.

Activity

Activity | Amount of Time | None | Under 1/3 | 1/3 to 2/3 | Over 2/3

Stand | X | | | |

Walk | X | | | |

Sit | X | | | |

Use hands to finger, handle, or feel | X | | | |

Reach with Hands and Arms | X | | | |

Climb or balance | X | | | |

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl | X | | | |

Talk or hear | X | | | |

For roles that are remote (i.e., Work From Home (WFH)) or hybrid (i.e., partial onsite at a VSP location and WFM), must demonstrate a high level of engagement in virtual environments, including maintaining camera presence during meetings to support effective communication and team alignment.

Compensation range for the roles is listed above. Applicable salary rangers may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses, equity, and commissions.

VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Unincorporated LA County Residents: Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, and any other similar laws.