Optical Production Manager — Lean & Process Excellence

Luxottica; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EssilorLuxottica is seeking an Operations Manager in Sioux City to oversee technical management, supervision, and control of industrial production processes. The role focuses on safety, quality, and efficiency across shifts.

You will lead supervisors, optimize workflow, and drive continuous improvement using lean, six sigma, and standard work practices. Strong communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years leading exempt and hourly staff in manufacturing.
• Optical industry production management experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Lean Six Sigma methodologies and process control expertise.

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.
• 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

Communication

Lean Six Sigma

Process control

Production management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

EssilorLuxottica is seeking an Operations Manager in Sioux City to oversee technical management, supervision, and control of industrial production processes. The role focuses on safety, quality, and efficiency across shifts.

You will lead supervisors, optimize workflow, and drive continuous improvement using lean, six sigma, and standard work practices. Strong communication and leadership are essential.