Manager- Production

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.

Total Rewards: Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.