RxO - Manufacturing Team Lead (Manufacturing)

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.

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GENERAL FUNCTION

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides timely and effective feedback to associates based on individual quality performance and productivity standards.
  
• Actively displays managerial courage by proactively addressing issues and conflicts; takes ownership for the team and their performance.
  
• Actively manages the team for a continuous workflow spotting constraints prior to them creating a gap in the line; measures variations in flow by tracking standards each hour and makes appropriate course corrections as needed. Seeks guidance when necessary.
  
• Conducts productive start-up meetings that effectively communicate the daily goals and previous shift performance. Solicits associate feedback on missed opportunities and successes.
  
• Demonstrates use of root cause analysis skills - seeks to truly understand the dynamics of the problem, collects the necessary data, develops a solution while involving associates, creates an effective measurement structure to monitor results and makes immediate course corrections, and conducts follow-up inspection to assure adherence.
  
• Creates a formal pre-shift plan that describes associate line up, ship goals, quality goals, and shift challenges that current set-up will encounter during shift; discusses plan with supervision and seeks guidance where necessary.
  
• Develops and provides a formal end of shift wrap-up report that includes a list of bullet points describing current condition of facility at shift end, machine calibration, and set-up.
  
• Follows through with training commitments outlined in weekly training plan: actively participates in weekly training meetings by providing updates on associate progress and makes recommendations on potential training opportunities.
  
• Participates in the interview process: conducts interviews as needed and assists in the decision making process.
  
• Participates in new employee orientation and training; motivates and encourages new hires and existing associates to improve associate retention.
  
• Works effectively with other departments that support the manufacturing process. Proactively and effectively communicates issues.
  
• Efficiently manages resources in area of responsibility including materials, productivity, processing priority work and workflow.
  
• Supports, follows and monitors all safety requirements and provides immediate feedback where necessary.
  
• Maintains adherence to company policies.
  
• Assumes additional responsibilities and performs special projects as needed or directed.
  

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
  
• 3+ years related experience
  
• 1+ years supervisory experience
  
• Able to rotate from sitting and standing for long periods of time
  
• Ability to bend or twist as needed
  
• Able to use of repetitive motion of hands and wrists
  
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
  
• Competent in PC and statistical skills
  
• Good communication (oral and written) skills
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in ISO 9000, optical training, cellular and LEAN manufacturing
  

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.