Sr Manager- Manufacturing Ops

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

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 & Viganò 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.

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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 Sr. Manufacturing Operations Manager directs the manufacture of prescription eyewear in a high volume, 24 hour production environment. Leads supervisors and production teams to successfully achieve daily performance goals and objectives established by facility leaders. Maintains a safe working environment and promotes a culture of associate engagement that provides opportunities for growth and advancement.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises direct reporting staff according to EssilorLuxottica Characteristics
• Formulates department/lab specific policies and practices
• Provides a safe working environment for all associates
• Responsible for the achievement of lab/department productivity and quality goals
• Sets performance objectives using key leading & lagging metrics
• Establishes and maintains controls
• Manages projects as assigned by the Director
• Assigns priorities & manages projects including scope, schedules & deadlines
• Delegates projects to appropriate associates & empowers them
• Determines staffing requirements and coordinates hiring activities
• Recommends & supports training as appropriate for departments
• Counsels associates to develop skills within their potential
• Plans and implement procedures and systems to continuously improve Operations
• Coordinates financial and budget activities for maximum operational efficiency
• Develops justifications & cost benefits analyses
• Facilitates the preparation and analysis of reports
• Organizes and manages business meetings

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 10 years optical/manufacturing experience
• 7 years supervisory experience
• Record of solid contributions through sound leadership qualities & interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of human resource management principles and procedures
• Good planning/organizational skills with emphasis on strategic planning
• Excellent ability to analyze information & recognize early warning signals of problems in technical environment followed by sound problem solving skills
• Good judgment and decision making skills
• Detail oriented with ability to organize multiple projects/tasks at once with multiple deadlines
• Knowledge of basic economic and accounting principles and practices
• Knowledge in all phases of lens manufacturing equipment
• Proficient in relevant software applications
• Good oral and written communication skills 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in related field (Preferred)
• 7 years optical/manufacturing experience

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.