RxO - Production Supervisor- 2nd shift

Essilor Luxottica is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, sunglasses, and vision care products. The company serves over 150 countries through a global platform that includes iconic brands such as Essilor, Ray‑Ban, Oakley, Persol, Oliver Peoples, and retail partners like Sunglass Hut, Lens Crafters, Target Optical, and leading e‑commerce platforms.

Our unique business model and relentless pursuit of operational excellence ensure that consumers worldwide have access to superior products. By balancing speed, efficiency, and proximity, we manage a global supply chain with cutting‑edge technology—centralizing frame production and leveraging a capillary network for lens finishing and prescription laboratories. In a dynamic, technology‑driven environment, our people pioneer new solutions.

Requisition

The Production Supervisor evaluates work processes to determine strategies and programs which provide greater productivity and efficiency of company functions.

• Gathers information to evaluate current work processes in order to determine the flow of work, time requirements, costs, and duration.
• Develops strategies and programs that improve the productivity and efficiency of the various work processes of the company.
• Applies various industrial engineering problem solving and productivity techniques to evaluate the improvement of recommended strategies and programs.
• Provides technical support for the qualification and validation of new product introductions to ensure all aspects of performance, manufacturability and quality are achieved.
• Provides technical support for the qualification and validation of new equipment and processes; and identifies and implements new technologies to continuously improve processes.
• Instructs and leads others in continuous process improvements, including the use of various problem solving and productivity techniques such as process mapping and cost time management.
• Develops and coordinates programs to recognize and reward groups or individuals for suggestions and actions related to process improvement.
• Leads and supports root cause analysis investigations, recommends and executes corrective actions and preventative actions.
• Develops and facilitates employee teams to build cohesiveness and improve the overall results of the respective teams’ tasks.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Conducts investigations and tests pertaining to the development of new manufacturing methods, materials or processes, and investigates possible applications of results.

• BS in Engineering (Mechanical or Industrial) or equivalent.
• 3+ years of manufacturing process improvement experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in evaluating equipment, product and process development, and solving production problems.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize solutions to a broad range of problems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team‑oriented environment.
• Proven track record of individual accomplishment, contribution and team‑based success.
• Strong computer skills in MS Office, MS Project or equivalent, Minitab or equivalent statistical package.
• Application of Lean manufacturing principles.
• Strong statistical skills, problem solving and data analysis.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate and listen at all levels.
• Self‑motivated with high sense of urgency, resourcefulness and adaptability.
• Clear documentation skills.
• Able to rotate from sitting to standing and lift up to 25 pounds.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our business. 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…