Production Supervisor NEEDED-Essilor

Essilor of America, Inc. (Essilor), is the leading manufacturer and wholesaler of prescription lenses in the United States. Through its subsidiary, Essilor Laboratories of America, Inc., (Essilor Laboratories), Essilor owns the largest and most comprehensive optical laboratory network in the United States. Essilor of America, Inc. (Essilor) is a subsidiary of Paris-based Essilor International, S.A., a publicly held company traded on the Euronext Paris stock exchange (Reuters: ESSI.PA).

Three key factors – research, product innovation and service to the eye-care professional – distinguish Essilor from its competitors and characterize Essilor as the world leader in ophthalmic optics. Essilor is committed to the research and development of innovative products, and the company continues to set new standards within the industry. Essilor International is the Official Worldwide Supplier of Ophthalmic Lenses to Special Olympics-Lions Club International Opening Eyes Program.

We currently have a Production Supervisor career opportunity at our Warren, NJ location.

Position Purpose:
Lead team in achieving facility and organizational goals, reporting to the GM.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Operations

· Facilitate daily plan that best utilizes resources to meet customer demands.
· Create an environment of continual improvement of both people and process.
· Champion Lean Manufacturing transition in the facility.
· Manage department in a way that delivers excellent quality at the lowest possible unit cost.
Training

· Determine training requirements and ensure all training needs are met.
· Work with HR, Quality, EHS, etc. to develop training as required.
Safety

· Communicate safety rules and the need for protective equipment.
· Enforce Safety and Housekeeping policies at all times.
Employee Relations

· Reward associates that demonstrate the right behavior and how accountable those that do not.
· Prepare written performance evaluations and discuss progress with each supervisor on first shift.
· Provide direct support, feedback and training.
· Take an active interest in all employees and the job they are doing.
· Administer company policy and provide timely counseling as required.
· If necessary, discharge employees after review and final approval of Human Resources and Operations Manager.

Education and Qualifications:
· Must demonstrate a PASSION for achieving results.
· Minimum 5 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing preferably an optical lab environment.
· Must have experienced a transition to Lean Manufacturing and must be able to not only speak the buss word but be able to explain the methodology behind it.
· Demonstrable leadership skills and experience.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· Good mathematical/analytical skills.
· Excellent process orientation.
· Good process control knowledge and a track record in reducing process variability and improving process yields.
· Strong computer skills.


If you are interested in applying for this position please visit our website:
http://www.prohire.com/candidates/default.cfm?szWID=10099&szCID=45447 or www.essilorusa.com .


As the worldwide leader in the ophthalmic industry, we are dedicated to growing our business and enhancing our customers’ quality of life.