Production Manager- Coating

POSITION SUMMARY:

Manage the day-to-day operations of the Coating Department. Plan and coordinate work

activities and resources necessary for manufacturing eyewear in accordance with cost

quality and quantity specifications. Ensure compliance with all governmental safety and

company rules and regulations. Lead change and drive continuous improvement at the

Optical Lab.

OPERATIONS

Ensure maximum efficiency is attained in the Coating Department by

implementing optimizing and successfully managing production and quality

standards at the lowest cost

Ensure that quality cost efficiency and capacity goals are met or exceeded

Evaluate quality of product to verify compliance with ANSI standards

Monitor production schedules and adjust accordingly

Prepare and maintain production reports

Troubleshoot production issues and formulate preventive or corrective action.

Engage teammates as appropriate

Recommend optimum production solutions and equipment requirements

Maintain involvement to reduce breakage improve quality increase jobs per hour

and enhance material flow

Ensure budgeted financial goals and objectives are communicated and achieved

Maintain proper staffing levels to ensure positive productivity and turnaround

expectations

Achieve measurable Key Performance Indicator (KPIs) improvements

TRAINING AND IMPROVEMENT

Ensure teammates receive applicable Optical Lab training to perform all aspects

of their job including safe and efficient equipment operations in addition to work

and safety procedures as outlined in their respective job description

Engage in ongoing research to remain up to date on new technologies in

production and for possible implementation

Partner with production leads for input on teammates performance reviews and

development plans

Provide production leads and teammates with ongoing performance feedback

Implement measures to motivate teammates and to improve morale production

methods efficiency equipment performance productivity and product quality

Foster an inclusive culture for all teammates at the Optical Lab

MAINTAIN SAFE WORK ENVIRONMENT

Ensure teammates follow all Optical Lab and company policies and adhere to

safety related guidelines and OSHA regulations

Ensure machinery is operating safely and effectively

Ensure teammates perform stretching before reporting to workstation

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

High School Graduate or equivalent

Minimum 5 years leadership experience. Optical manufacturing environment or

production environment preferred

Lab management system experience preferred

Minimum 3 years management experience

Demonstrated hands on leadership capability

Exceptional organizational skills

Sound decision-making ability

Professional written and oral communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Able to problem solve in a professional and timely manner

Critical thinking and analytical skills

Detail oriented

Self-motivated

Able to multi-task and prioritize

Time management skills

Able to trouble shoot in a production environment

Able to provide accurate feedback to production leads and teammates

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & WORK REQUIREMENTS:

Able to effectively communicate at all levels within the organization through written

and two-way verbal communication

Able to read and write at a high school graduate level

Able to sit or stand for extended periods of time

Able to operate various Optical Lab equipment and office equipment

Demonstrate physical agility (bending climbing twisting squatting lifting pushing

reaching etc.) on a repetitive basis

Able to lift an average of 25-35 pounds on a repetitive basis and up to 75 pounds

Able to see (Near Distance Color and Depth Perception)

Manual and finger dexterity as well as hand/arm steadiness

Able to grip and hold items

Good eye and hand coordination

Able to work in a fast-paced production environment

Ability to perform work in various departments within the lab based on business

needs

Able to work normal and/or extended (evenings nights and weekends) office hours

to meet established deadlines

Able to travel independently to support company objectives and personal

development

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed

by teammates assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive

list of all responsibilities duties and skills required.