Optical Manufacturing Operations Manager

EssilorLuxottica; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus/commission

Health insurance

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Job summary

EssilorLuxottica seeking an Operations Manager for the Lab/Ops environment in Sioux City, IA. Lead technical production processes, monitor workflow, and ensure quality while guiding shift supervisors and teams toward profitable operation.

Role emphasizes Lean Six Sigma initiatives, safety as priority, and training requirements. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential to manage diverse hourly and exempt staff in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience managing both exempt and hourly employees in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
• Optical Industry production management experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent process control knowledge and a track record in reducing process variability and improving process yields through utilization of lean and/or six sigma methodologies.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Monitor workflow in production areas.
• Maintain a continual follow-up program to ensure adherence to procedures in all areas.
• Monitor quality of department incoming and outgoing work.
• Plan and schedule staffing requirements needed in order to meet specific quality standards and production objectives in all areas.
• Provide direction and support to shift supervisors and production teams to ensure a profitable, cohesive production operation.
• Analyze workflow, yields, manpower requirements, production restraints and quality issues.
• Identify problems and develop solutions to continually improve the operations.
• Provide routine reports to management on process and production variances and action plans to continuously improve the process.
• Provide direct support to customer service.
• Implement Lean Six Sigma projects.
• Determine training requirements and ensure all training needs are met.
• Be a safety steward and ensure safety is always the #1 priority.
• Mentor a team of supervisors and promote a people first culture.
• Prepare written performance evaluations and discuss progress with appropriate supervisors
• Provide direct support, feedback and training to first shift supervisors and group leads.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Communication skills

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

EssilorLuxottica seeking an Operations Manager for the Lab/Ops environment in Sioux City, IA. Lead technical production processes, monitor workflow, and ensure quality while guiding shift supervisors and teams toward profitable operation.

Role emphasizes Lean Six Sigma initiatives, safety as priority, and training requirements. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential to manage diverse hourly and exempt staff in a fast-paced setting.