Surfacing Supervisor

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 Surfacing Supervisor career opportunity at our Portland, Oregon location.

 

POSITION PURPOSE:

 

This position will oversee and direct the activities of traditional surfacing, and Information Processing Systems for the lab.  This position will be responsible for managing the day to day operations providing a quality product on time and within budget.  This position will also have significant responsibilities in the areas of customer relations, process improvement and project management for large scale projects throughout the lab. 

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Direct and oversee all operations for of responsibility to ensure acceptable levels of quality and performance.

· Through group leads, ensure proper training is provided to employees on all processes and equipment.

· Lead large scale projects throughout the lab for the purposes of improving process flow and through put.

· Analyze problems that arise and determine actions that will minimize the problems, decrease costs and/or improve yields, recommend changes, upon approval, implement those changes.

· Maintain department budget including labor and equipment costs.

· Work with leads to ensure proper communication and coaching of employees is done on a consistent basis according to company policy.

· Maintains performance records on all employees; communicates performance levels to each employee routinely; and coaches employees on methods and techniques for improving performance.

· Assist in analyzing and recommending the purchase of new equipment for the lab as needed.

· Ensure that all safety standards are maintained in the work area.

· Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· High School graduate or equivalent with proven on the job management experience working in a production environment.

· Proven positive customer relations abilities and experience is required.

· Previous experience in an Optical Lab production environment by providing technical knowledge, proper leadership and career development to direct reports.

· Demonstrated competence in supervisory skills: motivating employees to meet performance goals, strong communication skills, comfortable with coaching and training individuals and teams.

· Computer skills including proficiency in MS Office applications.

· Previous experience working with statistical analysis tools to gather and report data.

· Previous experiences working with technical equipment preferred.

 

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