Production Supervisor (Manufacturing)

Production Supervisor (Manufacturing)

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, Oliver Peoples, Vogue Eyewear and Costa), as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences (such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Salmoiraghi & Vigan and the GrandVision network), and leading e-commerce platforms.

Join our global community of over 190,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry.

Are you willing to pioneer new frontiers, foster inclusivity and collaboration, embrace agility, ignite passion, and make a positive impact on the world? Join us in redefining the boundaries of what's possible.

General Function

The Production Supervisor evaluates work processes to determine strategies and programs which provide greater productivity and efficiency of company functions.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

1. Gathers information to evaluate current work processes in order to determine the flow of work, time requirements, costs, and duration.
2. Develops strategies and programs that improve the productivity and efficiency of the various work processes of the company.
3. Applies various industrial engineering problem solving and productivity techniques to evaluate the improvement of recommended strategies and programs.
4. Provides technical support for the qualification and validation of new product introductions to ensure all aspects of performance, manufacturability and quality are achieved.
5. Provides technical support for the qualification and validation of new equipment and processes; and identifies and implements new technologies to continuously improve processes.
6. Instructs and leads others in continuous process improvements, including the use of various problem solving and productivity techniques such as process mapping and cost time management.
7. Develops and coordinates programs to recognize and reward groups or individuals for suggestions and actions related to process improvement.
8. Leads and supports root cause analysis investigations, recommends and executes corrective actions and preventative actions.
9. Develops and facilitates employee teams to build cohesiveness and improve the overall results of the respective teams' tasks.
10. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
11. Conducts investigations and tests pertaining to the development of new manufacturing methods, materials or processes, and investigates possible applications of results.

Basic Qualifications

• BS in Engineering (Mechanical or Industrial) or equivalent
• 3+ years of manufacturing process improvement experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in evaluating equipment, product and process development, and solving production problems
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize solutions to a broad range of problems
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• Proven track record of individual accomplishment, contribution and team based success
• Strong computer skills in MS Office, MS Project or equivalent, Minitab or equivalent statistical package
• Application of Lean manufacturing Principles
• Strong statistical skills, problem solving and data analysis
• Strong Interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate and listen at all levels
• Self-motivated with high sense of urgency, resourcefulness and adaptability
• Clear documentation skills
• Able to rotate from sitting to standing and lift up to 25 pounds

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitment

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities to all, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes us unique.