🚀 Finishing Production Manager - Optical

Overview

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Location: Brooklyn Park, MN 55445. Requisition I.D.: ; Store #: WM0191 Optical Indirect Edge BPARK. Position: Full-Time.

Brand: Walman
Parent: EssilorLuxottica

General purpose

The Manager - Production is responsible for overseeing the department to ensure the achievement of the established metrics and standards for safety, quality, production, customer service, and people management. The Manager - Production develops high-performing teams, leads change and continuous improvement, drives results, inspects, and builds a best-in-class environment. Builds collaborative relationships within and across departments and corporate support. Leads Production Supervisors and may lead other employees. The scope of the role may vary based on factors such as volume, services, number of employees, shifts, and equipment and tools.

Major duties & responsibilities

• Enforces safety/compliance policies and procedures.
• Evaluates current and future needs using reports, data, floor observations, and discussions.
• Develops and monitors strategic plans, in partnership with their leader, to meet safety, quality, production, and people management metrics and standards.
• Leads financial and budget activities for maximum operational efficiency.
• Ensures consistency of practices, policies, and procedures.
• Adjusts production and quality plans, as needed, ensuring labor efficiency and production and quality goals are met.
• Conducts people management responsibilities including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Performs these responsibilities for direct reports and supports these efforts for indirect reports, as needed.
• Addresses complaints and resolves basic employee issues (e.g., teamwork, non-policy violations, payroll and benefits questions).
• Communicates performance goals/expectations—continuously updates the production team on performance and policies/procedures.
• Ensures adequate distribution of skills to meet production and quality goals, including developing employees for continuous growth.
• Builds and develops direct reports to ensure capabilities for executing operational strategies; includes talent development practices (performance management and succession planning).
• Fosters a positive work environment (teamwork, fairness, engagement) and ensures employees demonstrate the company’s values.
• Leads and participates on project teams and business meetings; partners with other Managers and departments to achieve results.

Basic qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience with leading others.
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or related environment.
• Focuses on achieving results through goal setting, accountability, coaching; developing and engaging employees; leading as a change agent and continuous improvement.
• Resolves conflicts timely and solves problems by addressing root causes; makes effective decisions to solve problems.
• Ability to manage expenses and budgets; effective time management; strong verbal and written communication; collaboration to achieve results.
• Self-motivated with a high sense of urgency, resourcefulness, and adaptability.
• Basic computer skills and MS Office; ability to learn other systems (SAP).
• Experience in a very high-volume environment with complex technical processes.

Pay Range: Hiring rate starting at $85,000; higher with experience. Employee pay is determined by multiple factors including geography, experience, qualifications, skills, and local minimum wage requirements. May offer a competitive bonus and/or commission plan in addition to a total rewards package including benefits such as health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

Accommodations: Upon request and in accordance with applicable laws, EssilorLuxottica will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the application and hiring process. To request accommodations, contact the SpeakUp Hotline at or email

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, 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.

Nearest Major Market: Minneapolis

Job function & industry

• Job Function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
• Industries: Medical Device

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