Production Section Head

If you’ve worn a pair of glasses, we’ve already met.

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products (such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions), iconic brands that consumers love (such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol, Oliver Peoples, Vogue Eyewear and Costa), as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences (such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Salmoiraghi & Viganò and the GrandVision network), and leading e-commerce platforms.

Join our global community of over 190,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry.

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Your #FutureInSight with EssilorLuxottica

Are you willing to pioneer new frontiers, foster inclusivity and collaboration, embrace agility, ignite passion, and make a positive impact on the world? Join us in redefining the boundaries of what’s possible.

Your Role:

The Production Section Head is responsible for directing all operations on the production line (HMC,UHI Casting or LI Casting). The primary responsibility is the supervision of all Supervisors, Shift Leaders and Team Leaders/Coordinators to ensure delivery of daily target launch, productivity, EER, service levels, and compliance with standards.

Requires close coordination with Logistics, Engineering, Quality, LIFE/CI, and Maintenance teams to maintain optimum production schudule, high-performing equipment, efficient processed, smooth product flows, and good quality.

Your Responsibilities: 

   Line Management

• Leads and drives operations to achieve all goals, initiating necessary actions to meet and exceed various targets.
• Leads production meetings with representatives from Logistics, Engineering, Maintenance, LIFE/CI, and Quality to review performance, track progress on agreed actions, resolve critical line issues, and initiate projects to improve production performance.
• Conducts regular meetings with Shift Leaders/Supervisors to review goal results, define project priorities, and establish action plans to resolve issues/problems.
• Maintains clear visibility and communication with Logistics regarding production constraints to allow for proper production scheduling and loading.
• Provides weekly and monthly updates on goal results with corresponding actions, particularly on metrics not meeting targets.
• Updates the production plan in coordination with the Supply Chain Planner.

 Cost Management:

• Manages and controls the department's budget, including the management of material consumables, repairs and maintenance, and CAPEX.
• Drives the team to implement cost-saving projects/initiatives that will impact manufacturing variance results.

 Quality Management:

• Implements and supports new procedures, Management of Change (MOC), and improvements as required.
• Enforces adherence to documented process control procedures using internal audit tools.
• Drives the Progress Team/APU on continuous improvement projects that will impact quality metrics (e.g., mispack, inspection consistency, and others).
• Works with Manufacturing Engineering and Quality to resolve all On-Hold Lot issues.

Safety and Company Policy Management:

• Strictly implements the Company’s Code of Conduct, issues NTEs, and recommends Disciplinary Actions (DA) to subordinates if needed.
• Strictly implements all Safety Policies and Safety Measures as mandated by EH&S and is involved in generating action plans for all Safety audit findings.
• Ensures team compliance with SOPs and EHS training requirements.
• Ensures the 5S program is consistently carried out. Conducts monthly walk-throughs and audits of the production area, reporting and tracking progress on all findings.
• Acts as the emergency response Incident Commander as required by EH&S mandates.

The Portrait of a Perfect Candidate:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or physical sciences preferred.
• 5-10 years' experience in high-volume manufacturing in supervisory/management roles.
• Proficient in office applications.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and TPM.
• Advantageous to have inventory and cost control management knowledge.
• Understands business operations and market strategies.
• Up-to-date with policies, practices, trends, and technology.
• Results-driven, exceeds goals, and leads effectively.
• Energized by challenges and takes necessary stands.
• Provides clear direction and feedback, especially in crises.
• Sets and monitors clear objectives and responsibilities.
• Addresses issues directly and promptly.

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitment​

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities to all, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes us unique.