Senior Director of US Manufacturing - Fielmann USA

Position Summary

Responsible for overseeing SVS Vision and Shopko Optical production labs under the direction of and in partnership with global Fielmann Manufacturing & Logistics. Maintain and improve productivity, quality, and product lead times to support profitability and customer service objectives. Lead production teams to achieve established KPIs to support the efficient production of patient eyewear. Lead the enhancement of production flows and the consistency of delivery of products to our stores. Ensure teammate training supports a competent workforce and a respectful workplace culture. Communicate with Executive Leadership Team to provide visibility to manufacturing priorities and outcomes and ensure key business information is provided to the lab teams.

Duties And Responsibilities

STRATEGIC EXECUTION

• Lead strategic direction of optical manufacturing processes and operations at all Fielmann USA optical labs
• Provide continuous on site engagement with all manufacturing locations
• Ensure safe, well maintained and organized groups of optical labs
• Optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs
• Manage KPIs to company standards
• Partner with supply chain and logistics departments to facilitate open communication on product flow and mitigate risk
• Partner with outside vendors when necessary to ensure positive product lead times
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the manufacturing team
• Apply process improvement methodology on key strategic projects (to include Lean, DMAIC, Six Sigma)
• Understand, oversee, and lead all activities related to process improvement
• Support day-to-day post implementation maintenance on key strategic projects
• Oversee lab budgets and ensure operations are within defined lab cost and expense controls
  
  

LEADERSHIP

• Develop lab leadership to build a cohesive, well trained team of lab associates
• Motivate and strengthen the team in achieving company goals
• Represent SVS Vision and Shopko Optical in discussions with external partners
• Maintain knowledge of optical industry trends and competitive landscape
• Effectively present information to and field questions from Executive Leadership team, Board of Directors, and stakeholder groups
  
  

Minimum Knowledge, Experience & Skills Requirements

• BS/BA degree or equivalent business experience required; MBA preferred
• Combination of education and/or equivalent work experience in a related field
• 8 years of progressively responsible experience in production and manufacturing
• 8 years of management experience preferably in an optical lab environment
• Demonstrated understanding of optical lab processes and procedures
• Demonstrated experience in guiding an organization through process improvement and strategy development
• Able to work cross-functionally with excellent attention to detail and follow through
• Able to manage many initiatives at once
• Solid interpersonal relationship skills
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a large corporate environment
• Able to analyze and solve issues of varied scope: able to act decisively to implement solutions
• Solid organizational and planning skills
• Able to continuously monitor progress in relation to goal attainment
• Able to analyze financial data, recognize opportunities for improvement and formulate plans to address
• Able to provide clear vision of business objectives and goals
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Teams, etc.)
  
  

Essential Functions & Work Requirements

• Must excel at strategic thinking, be open to new perspectives and better ways to do things; and be creative, a visionary, and manage innovation well
• Must be results-driven
• Must have superior decision-making skills
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels within the organization through written and two-way verbal communication
• Able to read and write at a high school graduate level
• Able to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Able to lift 10 to 20 pounds
• Able to operate various office equipment (e.g., personal computer, telephone, fax machine, copier, etc.)
• Able to work normal and/or extended (evenings, nights, and weekends) office hours to meet established deadlines
• Able to travel independently to support Company objectives and personal development
  
  

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by teammates assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.