Summary

The Sr. Manufacturing Operations Manager is responsible for directing the manufacture of prescription eyewear in a high volume, 24-hour production environment. This role involves leading supervisors and production teams to achieve daily performance goals and objectives, maintaining a safe working environment, and promoting a culture of associate engagement that fosters growth and advancement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise direct reporting staff according to company characteristics.
• Formulate department/lab specific policies and practices.
• Provide a safe working environment for all associates.
• Achieve lab/department productivity and quality goals.
• Set performance objectives using key metrics.
• Establish and maintain controls.
• Manage projects as assigned by the Director.
• Assign priorities and manage projects including scope, schedules, and deadlines.
• Delegate projects to appropriate associates and empower them.
• Determine staffing requirements and coordinate hiring activities.
• Recommend and support training as appropriate for departments.
• Counsel associates to develop skills within their potential.
• Plan and implement procedures and systems to continuously improve operations.
• Coordinate financial and budget activities for maximum operational efficiency.
• Develop justifications and cost benefits analyses.
• Facilitate the preparation and analysis of reports.
• Organize and manage business meetings.

Requirements

• 10+ years optical/manufacturing experience.
• 7+ years supervisory experience.
• Solid leadership qualities and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of human resource management principles and procedures.
• Good planning and organizational skills with emphasis on strategic planning.
• Ability to analyze information and recognize early warning signals of problems.
• Good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Detail-oriented with ability to organize multiple projects/tasks at once.
• Knowledge of basic economic and accounting principles and practices.
• Knowledge in all phases of lens manufacturing equipment.
• Proficient in relevant software applications.
• Good oral and written communication skills.