Production Manager Trimbach/Olten (m/f/d)

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.

We are looking for an experienced Production Manager to join our team on site in Trimbach/Olten.

Location is near the French and German borders, offering a unique opportunity for candidates from France and Germany to join our team.

 Mission - Purpose of the job: Ensures that all production operations are executed to satisfy customer needs in terms of quality, service and cost on a daily, weekly, monthly, yearly basis. 

Main responsibilities:

• Execute production in line with defined group standards: Puts in place the methods of control if SOPs are existing, communicated and applied. 
• Ensures groups standards are well applied in the lab through clear PCPs. Knows about major processes deviations, applied corrections and results. Organises task forces if major problems are unsolved.
• Leads definitions of production flows rules (one piece flow, launching rules, batching rules, takt times) in collaboration with other departments (engineering, methods, supervisors, workshop managers, supply chain, ...)
• Contributes to labs performance in terms of quality, cost and service setting objectives for main KPIs and monitors results. Organizes means and resources to reach those objectives (volumes produced, service, internal quality, WIP, late and lost orders, costs, productivity).
• Ensures required machines' capacities: knows machines capacities, knows bottlenecks, Request machines capacity adjustments to meet budgeted/forecasted volumes with respect of required service level
• Manages the production teams by planning staffing needs, assigning roles and responsibilities, conducting the performance cycle (performance reviews, career and development discussions, people reviews, …), orienting and training employees, ensures employee satisfaction and develops team through development plans 
• Maintains lab equipment performance by developing operations staff, organizing audits/ gemba walks, assuring correct cooperation between Production and Maintenance, and proposing the capex budget to renew or maintain good technical level of the machine parc
• Ensures a continuous improvement culture is developed and maintained, motivates and rewards improvement ideas and results, and proposes local engineering processes standards improvement
• Contributes to reduction of environmental aspects & impacts (waste, water, energy) constructing an environmental roadmap together with Maintenance and EHS.
• Represents the lab in and out of the factory by developing good relationships with customer and group support functions. 

Profile:

• High School diploma or bachelor degree
• Extensive experience in the optical industry, or product manufacturing, or mechanics
• Proven track record in managing and leading teams
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to set clear direction and motivate team members
• Hands-on approach with a focus on practical solutions and implementation
• Commitment to fostering continuous improvement in processes and operations
• Excellent problem-solving skills and strategic thinking
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluency in German is required; intermediate proficiency in English is necessary

Decide now for a future with excellent prospects and help us continue the international success story of a global market leader.

We look forward to receiving your complete application documents.