Director of Manufacturing - NA Operations (Oakley)

Requisition ID: 882552 
Position:Full-Time
 

Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information

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 and 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, and Target Optical, and leading e-commerce platforms.

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. In our dynamic environment, fueled by technology and innovation, our people have the space to pioneer new solutions.

Oakley is part of EssilorLuxottica. Building on our legacy of innovative, market-leading optical technology, we manufacture and distribute high performance sunglasses, prescription lenses and frames, goggles, apparel, footwear, and accessories. Every day at Oakley is a chance to grow, go further and achieve more. ​ 

Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. Discover more by following us on LinkedIn!

GENERAL FUNCTIONS

The Director of Manufacturing NA Operations oversees all aspects of manufacturing to produce products and direct activities so that approved products are manufactured on schedule and within quality standards and cost objectives for the Frame Molding operation in Foothill Ranch CA and Tijuana, MX.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide leadership and guidance to a team of Production and Engineering Managers, engineers and 200+ frame manufacturing employees in North America
• Develop and implement long-term strategies for Manufacturing, Service and operations, aligned with local and global organizational goals to achieve excellence.
• Provide guidance to Operations Managers to manage annual budget.
• Direct and monitor all aspects of production and engineering managers to accomplish goals of the manufacturing areas, consistent with established manufacturing and safety procedures and compliance in USA and Mexico
• Liaison between department staff (DL/IDL), as well as executive/department manager levels to inform employees of communications, decisions, policies and all matters that affect their performance, behaviors and results
• Responsible for achieving optimum employee levels with least amount of overhead and raw material costs to meet annual budgetary plan, through strategic planning and execution of initiatives in NA
• Partner with company officers and senior staff members in the development and formulation of long and short-range planning, policies, programs and objectives by leveraging other business units within Essilor Luxottica in NA
• Lead the OEE performance in NA by identifying, recommending and implementing changes to improve productivity and reduce cost and scrap, monitor scrap and rework data.
• Direct and coordinate various programs essential to manufacturing procedures (e.g., safety, housekeeping, cost reduction, worker involvement, etc.) by collaborating with Share Services team and the Center of Excellence in North America
• Identify opportunities, develop action plans and coach team on continuous improvement projects to meet the budgeted targets and achieve operational excellence in NA through High Performance Teams and Lean Six Sigma initiatives
• Perform miscellaneous duties and projects as assigned and required

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field
• 10+ years of experience in Technical Injection Molding manufacturing environment and Quality Control

• RJG Master Molder certification or equivalent is a must.

• 5+ years of management/leadership experience
• 5+ years of experience managing Budget (CapEx, OpEx)
• 5+ Automation exposure/experience
• Experience leading teams in a fast paced MFG environment, in a manner that drives teamwork, collaboration and a high degree of integrity
• Advanced problem solving and analytical skills (both quantitative and qualitative)
• Demonstrated knowledge of the fundamentals of plastic engineering and manufacturing principles

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills

• Demonstrated passion for solving problems and operational excellence
• Focused, organized, results-oriented individual
• Successful candidate will be a self-motivated individual, able to achieve high impact in an unstructured environment
• Position based in California with ability to Travel 2x a month to Tijuana, MX facility
• Green Belt Certification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree  

• Lean Six Sigma Champion or Black Belt certification
• AutoCAD
• Bilingual – English/Spanish/Italian

​Pay Range: [[168,308.25]]  - [[234,238.13 ]] 

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. 

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