Supervisor- Production (ESS/OCP)

Oakley; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Oakley in Lake Forest, CA, is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee day-to-day operations in the assigned area, focusing on safety, quality, and on-time production.

You will schedule staff, monitor performance, lead continuous improvement, coordinate with engineering and maintenance, and ensure compliant, efficient processes.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, 3+ years in manufacturing, strong leadership and communication skills, and a proven ability to manage multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3+ years of manufacturing or equivalent experience.
• Exposure to a manufacturing/distribution environment.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and track record of teamwork.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.
• Proven problem-solver with initiative to improve processes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and learn systems (SAP/MS Office).
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervises shift personnel to meet safety, quality, and production standards.
• Schedules work and monitors progress; adjusts plans as needed.
• Implements action plans to improve labor efficiency and productivity.
• Compiles production data and reports results.
• Participates in continuous improvement projects.
• Collaborates with engineering and maintenance to improve processes.
• Performs daily audits of key processes to ensure optimum performance.
• Evaluates employee performance and fosters cross-training.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Requisition ID

947835

Position

Full-Time

Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information

If you’ve worn a pair of glasses, we’ve already met.

About the Company

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions, iconic brands that consumers love such as Ray‑Ban, Oakley, Persol and Oliver Peoples, as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best‑in‑class shopping experiences such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, and Target Optical, and leading e‑commerce platforms.

Our unique business model and relentless pursuit of operational excellence ensures that consumers everywhere have access to products. Balancing speed, efficiency and proximity, the Company manages a global supply chain with cutting‑edge technology, based on centralization for frames and on a capillary network for lens finishing and prescription laboratories. In our dynamic environment, fueled by technology and innovation, our people have the space to pioneer new solutions.

Oakley is part of EssilorLuxottica. Building on our legacy of innovative, market‑leading optical technology, we manufacture and distribute high performance sunglasses, prescription lenses and frames, goggles, apparel, footwear, and accessories. Every day at Oakley is a chance to grow, go further and achieve more.

Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry.

Job Description

The Production Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day activities within their assigned area for safety, quality and production. Focus and determination are critical to finding the right solutions and tools to address root cause.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Supervises the job performance of employees on assigned shift, making sure their work runs on schedule and meets company standards for safety, quality, production, and waste
• Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishing work results; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; revising schedules; resolving problems; reporting results of the processing flow on shift production summaries.
• Develops and implements action plans to meet department goals in the areas of labor efficiency, labor utilization, housekeeping, and productivity improvements.
• Provides manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing production performance records and data; answering questions and responding to requests
• Works on continuous improvement projects.
• Works with engineering and maintenance departments relative to modification of processes and equipment in order to improve production and quality of products.
• Perform regular daily audits of key processes to ensure optimum process performance.
• Measures and evaluates employee performance according to company standards for quality, productivity, and career advancement.
• Ensure that there is an adequate distribution of skills to enable production plan to be achieved effectively.
• Actively builds leads and production employee skill set to create a cross functional workforce and increase efficiencies.
• Stimulate teamwork within his/her departments. Creates a fair and positive environment that fosters a solid work ethic and maintains a good team attitude within the group.
• Ensure his/her departments are a safe work environment.
• Leads activities to communicate and maintain adherence to company policies, safety standards, and good housekeeping practices

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3+ years of manufacturing or equivalent work experience
• Some exposure to a manufacturing/distribution environment
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Proven track record of individual accomplishment, contribution and team based success
• Effective communication and organizational skills
• Creative and innovative problem solver; able to provide ideas for technical and/or organizational improvements
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects
• MS Office and ability to learn other systems (SAP)
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Self-motivated with high sense of urgency, resourcefulness and adaptability

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Business, Engineering or related field
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience

Pay Range

$70,230.50 - $106,404.52

Benefits

Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

Application Process

EssilorLuxottica complies with all applicable laws related to the application and hiring process. If you would like to provide feedback regarding an active job posting, or if you are an individual with a disability who would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 (be sure to provide your name, job id number, and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.