Supervisor - Production

Supervisor - Production (hourly)

Walman – a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses.

This position is full-time, located in Omaha, NE. The Production Supervisor will manage daily production activities, ensure safety, quality, and customer service standards, and lead a high‑performing team.

The Production Supervisor is responsible for the day‑to‑day activities to achieve metrics and standards for safety, quality, production, customer service, and people management.

• Working knowledge of all aspects within the manufacturing area.
• Monitor and evaluate productivity through team and individual metrics.
• Actively participate and engage in continuous improvement processes and coach employees on such initiatives.
• Effectively communicate company policies and procedures.
• Manage and coach employees, ensuring timely performance reviews and proper documentation.
• Schedule vacation hours, considering seasonality workloads.
• Maintain production and machine maintenance records and charting.
• Communicate with offsite vendors to troubleshoot machine errors and breakdowns.
• Maintain close association with accounts and address product information issues.
• Act as a role model, fostering motivation and teamwork.
• Maintain work area in a neat, clean, and organized condition.
• Follow company and manufacturer’s policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with safety rules.
• Assist coworkers as needed to maintain workload balance.
• Provide training, direction, and technical guidance to less experienced coworkers.
• Attend training meetings, including supervisory training classes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• 4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to solve problems across multiple departments.
• Strong proficiency in all aspects of lab manufacturing.
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Good interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Excellent leadership skills to maintain an even workflow and a motivating work environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Manage interactions with internal and external customers.

• Prior supervisory experience.

• Senior level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Marketing Services

Essilor Luxottica complies with all applicable laws related to the application and hiring process.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law.

Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.