Production Leader Ophthalmic Manufacturing

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

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.