Director Continuous Improvement & Lean

Requisition ID: 866659 
Position:Full-Time
 

We are EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses. The Company brings together the complementary expertise of two industry pioneers, one in advanced lens technologies and the other in the craftsmanship of iconic eyewear, to create a vertically integrated business that is uniquely positioned to address the world’s evolving vision needs and the global demand of a growing eyewear industry.

With over 180,000 dedicated employees in 150 countries driving our iconic brands, our people are creative, entrepreneurial and celebrated for their unique perspectives and individuality. Committed to vision, we enable people to “see more and be more” thanks to our innovative designs and lens technologies, exceptional quality and cutting-edge processing methods. Every day we impact the lives of millions by changing the way people see the world.

Our unique business model and relentless pursuit of operational excellence ensures that consumers everywhere have access to products. Balancing speed, efficiency and proximity, the Company manages a global supply chain with cutting-edge technology, based on centralization for frames and on a capillary network for lens finishing and prescription laboratories. Greasing the wheels behind the scenes, our people in Operations are the backbone of our Company.

GENERAL FUNCTION

• Lead and execute the Lean Manufacturing roadmap of the zone to drive industrial and financial performances according to the zone budget and beyond
• Use the LIFE methodology and RX Referential standards across the network to improve productivity, quality, service and standardization
• Collaborate on the industrial projects of zone to bring the lean expertise (i.e. relayout, installation of new equipment)
• Empower, develop and coach the Lean Leader team, the local CI and production teams in the labs by doing with them on the floor tools implementation such as VSM, QRQC, SMED.
• Be the gear that make the change on the floor to transform the labs as per the RX Referential
• Animate the benchmark and best practices for the zone

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and execute the Lean Manufacturing roadmap of the zone to drive industrial and financial performances according to the zone objectives and beyond

• Use the LIFE methodology and RX Referential standards across the network to improve productivity, quality, service, consumables costs and standardization

• Collaborate on the industrial projects of zone to bring the lean expertise (i.e. relayout, installation of new equipment…)

• Empower and develop the Lean Leader team, the local CI and production teams in the labs by doing with them on the floor tools implementation such as VSM, QRQC, SMED,…

• Be the gear that make the change on the floor to transform the labs as per the RX Referential

• Animate the benchmark and best practices for the zone

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Level of education and professional experience: Bachelor or Master Degree in general industrial engineering, more than 10 years of professional experience as Lean manufacturing Manager, Plant Manager, Production Manager, ideally in the medical device industry.
• Technical skills: Master all the lean manufacturing concepts
•  Behavioral Skills: Excellent knowledge of continuous improvement tools with proven successful implementation, able to influence and deal with diverse people at any level of the organization, passion for results, customer oriented, actions oriented with a “on the floor” mindset, strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and implement data-driven solutions. Capability to synthetize and communicate simply complex issues and solutions

Traveling: up to 75% of the time

Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts. 
 
Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, EssilorLuxottica will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need assistance in the application and hiring process.  To request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 (be sure to provide your name and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email HRCompliance@luxotticaretail.com. 
  
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.