Production Manager

EssilorLuxottica
United States, Georgia, McDonough
May 07, 2025
Contract:[[cust_TypeOfContract Compensation:[[salaryMin 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 & Vigano 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. Discover more by following us on LinkedIn! Your #FutureInSight with EssilorLuxottica 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 Operations managers are responsible for the technical management, supervision, and control of industrial production processes. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Monitor workflow in production areas. Maintain a continual follow-up program to ensure adherence to procedures in all areas. Monitor quality of department incoming and outgoing work. Plan and schedule staffing requirements needed in order to meet specific quality standards and production objectives in all areas. Provide direction and support to shift supervisors and production teams to ensure a profitable, cohesive production operation. Analyze workflow, yields, manpower requirements, production restraints and quality issues. Identify problems and develop solutions to continually improve the operations. Provide routine reports to management on process and production variances and action plans to continuously improve the process. Provide direct support to customer service. Implement Lean Six Sigma projects. Determine training requirements and ensure all training needs are met. Be a safety steward and ensure safety is always the #1 priority. Mentor a team of supervisors and promote a people first culture. Prepare written performance evaluations and discuss progress with appropriate supervisors Provide direct support, feedback and training to first shift supervisors and group leads. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Minimum 5 years' experience managing both exempt and hourly employees in fast-paced manufacturing environments required Optical Industry production management experience preferred Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience Demonstrated leadership skills and experience Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent process control knowledge and a track record in reducing process variability and improving process yields through utilization of lean and/or six sigma methodologies Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office 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.