Senior Manufacturing Ops Leader - Lean Excellence

EssilorLuxottica; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

EssilorLuxottica is seeking a Senior Manager of Manufacturing Operations to lead technical management, supervision, and control of industrial production processes at assigned locations. The role ensures safety, quality, production, customer service, and people management targets are met in alignment with corporate goals.

You will drive Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, manage budgets and capacity, coach teams, and collaborate with engineering, maintenance, quality, and customer service to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 8-10+ years of experience leading teams in lean manufacturing or production.
• Leadership and business capabilities to develop strategic plans and execute them.
• Ability to lead change and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proven ability to build, develop, and engage teams including leadership development.
• Skilled in resolving conflict and managing employee relations.
• Experience managing budgets, expenses, and performance metrics.
• Ability to analyze data, workflow, and production trends to drive improvements.
• Strong verbal and written communication across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP or ERP systems.
• Ability to travel as needed to support lab operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety, compliance, and regulatory standards across operations.
• Oversee end-to-end lab operations including production flow, quality, turnaround time, and service levels.
• Drive operational performance: budgeting, forecasting, cost management, and resource allocation.
• Analyze data, trends, and performance metrics to identify gaps, set strategy, and drive continuous improvement.
• Implement/sustain Lean, Six Sigma, process improvement initiatives to improve quality, yield, and productivity.
• Ensure quality standards are consistently met in work inspection and audit processes.
• Monitor and optimize workflow, staffing, and capacity planning to meet production and service demands.
• Establish and drive accountability for performance metrics, including production, quality, safety, and cost.
• Lead, coach, and develop building capability, engagement, and succession pipelines.
• Execute full people management responsibilities, including hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, and corrective action.
• Foster a positive, engaging and inclusive environment that reflects company values, teamwork, and accountability.
• Partner cross-functionally with engineering, maintenance, quality, and customer service to improve operations and resolve issues.
• Oversee equipment, facilities, and maintenance performance.
• Manage inventory control and asset utilization to support operational efficiency and cost control.
• Maintain strong customer focus, ensuring service levels, accuracy, and responsiveness meet expectations.
• Ensure training and cross-training programs are in place to build skill depth, flexibility, and operational resilience.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Continuous improvement

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

People management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Master’s degree in Business or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

EssilorLuxottica is seeking a Senior Manager of Manufacturing Operations to lead technical management, supervision, and control of industrial production processes at assigned locations. The role ensures safety, quality, production, customer service, and people management targets are met in alignment with corporate goals.

You will drive Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, manage budgets and capacity, coach teams, and collaborate with engineering, maintenance, quality, and customer service to