Production Lead- Coating 1st shift

Shopko Optical is seeking a Production Support Lead to supervise the Coating Department at its manufacturing facility in De Pere, Wisconsin. The role involves overseeing production teammates, ensuring equipment efficiency, and driving quality, productivity, and turnaround goals.

Pay

Starting pay is $20.50 per hour.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 5:00 am – 1:30 pm.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct and control staff work to meet quality, productivity and turnaround goals in the Coating Department.
• Coordinate with the Production Manager – Coating and communicate effectively with teammates.
• Monitor processes, conduct quality checks, and develop countermeasures to correct defects.
• Apply problem‑solving techniques to address issues; elevate unresolved matters to the Production Manager – Coating.
• Use troubleshooting boards in each Coating room and review jobs for compliance with Optical Lab standards.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues, resolve them, or engage the Maintenance Team as needed.
• Perform production duties alongside Coating Department teammates.
• Ensure teammates receive appropriate training on equipment operation and safety procedures.
• Provide input for performance reviews and development plans; give performance feedback.
• Recommend or implement measures to motivate teammates and improve morale, methods, efficiency, equipment performance, productivity, and product quality.
• Enforce Optical Lab and company policies; maintain a safe work environment.
• Complete accident reports and follow communication procedures.
• Perform stretching before reporting to workstations.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience in optical (eyewear) manufacturing, retail, or relevant leadership.
• Hands‑on leadership capability and exceptional organizational skills.
• Strong decision‑making, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Professional written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail‑oriented, self‑motivated, able to multi‑task, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
• Ability to read and write at a high‑school level.
• Physical ability to sit or stand for extended periods, lift 25‑35 lb repeatedly, and perform repetitive motions such as bending, climbing, twisting, squatting, pushing, reaching.
• Good near, distance, color, and depth perception; manual dexterity, hand/arm steadiness, and eye‑hand coordination.
• Capability to operate various optical lab and office equipment.
• Willingness to work normal or extended hours (including evenings, nights, weekends) to meet deadlines.
• Ability to travel independently to support company objectives and personal development.

Benefits

• On‑the‑job training in a clean and comfortable work environment.
• First‑shift schedule.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Paid time off.