Mgr, Manufacturing Engineering

VisionWorks; Schertz (TX); On-site; USD 71,444 - 95,259; Full time

Job summary

VisionWorks in Schertz, Texas is seeking a key team leader within the Lens Rx Operations Team to manage a team of manufacturing and product engineers. The role involves driving capital improvements and process changes in collaboration with operations teams across the lab network.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree and at least 3 years of management experience in the ophthalmic industry. Skills in negotiation and a strong understanding of optical lab processes are essential. The position demands a travel commitment of 25%.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of management experience overseeing direct reports.
• Strong knowledge of optical lab re-engineering and quality processes.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and build consensus.
• Willingness to travel 25% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of manufacturing and product engineers.
• Drive capital improvement projects and manufacturing changes.
• Negotiate specifications and purchase equipment.
• Utilize data to drive business process modifications.
• Collaborate with operations and product development teams.
• Implement quality department plans and monitor supplier performance.

Skills

Management experience

Ophthalmic industry knowledge

Optical lab skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Job description

Summary

This role will work as a key team leader within the Lens Rx Operations Team and will manage a team of manufacturing and product engineers supporting multiple business units. The leader will interact closely with the operations teams across the lab network to drive capital improvement projects, manufacturing process changes and new product validation for manufacturability.

Pay Class: Full Time

Pay: $71,444.76 - $95,259.67

Essential Responsibilities

• Assess the current manufacturing capabilities of the VSP business unit across all operational processes as well as maintenance to determine actions to be taken to increase equipment capacity, identify capability upgrades, create automation, set controls, maximizing the life of the equipment.
• Provide key components for lab capital expenditure budgets.
• Negotiate with equipment and service vendors on specifications, pricing, and agreements. Manage the purchase and installation of laboratory production and AR technology. Negotiate with suppliers for best terms on cost, delivery times, and service/support. Develop and maintain strategic relationships with domestic equipment, material and information, and process suppliers/partners.
• Utilize data from the operational and maintenance technology systems to put together data-driven business cases for operations process modifications needed to meet production goals.
• Measure and monitor VSP lab network results for opportunities to apply quality and technical support. Work with members of the VSP operations team to drive process modifications needed to meet production goals and ensure sustainable practices are implemented.
• Collaborate with the operations team to develop product specifications or testing requirements, audit protocols, or process improvements required to maintain a high level of quality during processing.
• Coordinate closely with the product development team to ensure that the newly engineered products can be operationalized, or design new processes/capabilities to support the production of new products.
• Provide direction on the development of the lab management system network to monitor and report on the production service and quality performance of the VSP lab network.
• Develop and implement quality and technical department plans, budgets, and procedures that either optimize cost reduction or maximize return on investment.
• Coordinate the monitoring of supplier performance Align metrics across programs to measure growth, efficiency, and operational excellence.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent experience.

Experience & Background

• Minimum of 3 years of management experience with responsibilities for hiring, training, assigning work and managing performance of direct reports.
• In-depth ophthalmic industry knowledge and current knowledge of technology trends and conditions.
• Strong knowledge of optical lab re‑engineering and quality process implementation projects.
• Proven ability to work in a cross‑functional environment and build consensus among diverse groups, both internal and external.
• Skilled negotiator, strong interpersonal/influencing skills, and the ability to work under pressure.
• Able to travel 25% of the time.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust etc.

The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Visionworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
With regard to all employment practices, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or current military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law.
We strive to employ and promote only those applicants and employees who are best suited for open positions and who possess the necessary skills, education and qualifications for the job.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.