Senior Global Quality Manager

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 Varilux, Crizal, Stellest), iconic brands that consumers love (such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Oliver Peoples), as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences (such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, the GrandVision network), and leading e-commerce platforms.

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Transitions Optical has been protecting and enhancing vision since 1990 when we were the first to commercialise plastic photochromic lenses. Through our partnership with the optical industry leaders, we offer solutions that adapt to changing light in the widest selection of designs and materials, including hundreds of lens combinations. We are continuously improving our lenses to enhance their darkness, fade back speed, colour and indoor clarity. Transitions Optical is part of the EssilorLuxottica Group
 

Your role

As Senior Global Quality Manager, your role is to ensure that the Transitions product processed in multiple sites using various process technologies is meeting the agreed product specifications and complies with the associated product claims.  You will drive quality disciplines throughout our key processes from Mix Lab Operations through our core manufacturing processes (Imbibing, Trans-Bonding & Trans-Polarizing) and through to our packaging & finishing processes. You will support the downstream industrialization of new products & processes in association with the Innovation Quality, R&D and GE teams. Your mission will be to drive product and process conformity across multiple platforms to protect our brand and you will be a key member of the Transitions Global Quality team.

The fast changing Transitions environment means systems and processes must continually evolve and keep pace with increasing complexity. Transitions is seeking someone with a strong process mind-set and analytical skills to support process definition & standardization, product & process risk assessments, compliance to control plans and claims. You will play a key role interfacing with the sites processing Transitions products and identifying sources of variation & opportunities to embed risk based thinking and control plan methodology to guarantee product performance & monitor compliance to product claims and regulatory guidelines.

Main Responsibilities

• Leads the Global Quality(GQ) staff team based in Asia (Philippines, Thailand)

• Drives Product & Process Capability tracking - Analysis & development of action plans to ensure consistency and stability; monitor & report compliance & analyse trends for critical-to-quality parameters across regions/ platforms

• Provides  global Quality process support to network of Transitions MP sites in the areas of data analysis, process definition, Risk analysis, management of change, industrialization and launch support,  etc.

• Key GQ representative for global/regional projects relating to introduction of new product and industrial projects where there are process/raw material changes

• Support Legal Manufacturer responsibilities – Audit support of Transitions manufacturing sites – in line with responsibilities of Transitions as a Legal Manufacturer who designs, controls/monitors the manufacturing processes & the placement of medical devices on the market

• Leads global sub-teams for initiatives on process and product conformity, continuous improvement and related problem resolution efforts

• Manage resolution of Supplier & Customer issues related to product not meeting specifications which includes escalation & associated action plans

• Support new business development for Transitions products especially for business cases in Asia region

Main Requirements

• Bachelor degree, or higher, in an engineering or science discipline

• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in a high volume manufacturing facility with strong quality assurance discipline

• Intellectually sharp, capable and can conceptualize systems and solutions. Pursues improvement projects with energy, drive and a need to finish. 

• Experience of risk assessments, control plan development, Statistical Process Control (SPC) and capability analysis

• Solves problems through the application of appropriate scientific, experimental, and statistical methods.  Application of Six Sigma and similar methods for reducing variation and improving process knowledge.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access)

• Strong presentation skills, utilizing tools to address opportunities for improvement and experience in providing reports and data analysis to a variety of audiences.

• Leadership

• Customer focus

• Drive for results

• Interpersonal savvy

• Managerial courage

Recruiting process

Our recruitment process may vary; If you are selected, you will be contacted by our recruiters to guide you through the specific steps for your application.​
 

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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.