Senior Director Operational Excellence (Manufacturing)

Dallas, TX, US, 75234

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

• Accountable to design, establish and execute a global Transformation strategic plan for the zone on manufacturing (i), maintenance (ii), technology/processes (iii), automation/digitization (iv) aligned with the Group and North America zone objectives to drive efficiency and enhance the zone margin
• Set the industrial performance ambition based on best in class industrial RX Labs and lead the operational initiative to reach those results
• Empower a high performing team in Operational excellence and Operations departments
• Lead and develop the culture of Operational Excellence and Industrial mindset within the Operational Excellence team and Operations, provide them support, structured governance and clear guidance

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accountable to design, establish and execute a global Transformation strategic plan for the zone on manufacturing (i), maintenance (ii), technology/processes (iii), automation/digitization (iv), Lean culture (v) aligned with the Group and North America zone objectives to drive efficiency and enhance the zone margin

• Set the industrial performance ambition based on best in class industrial RX Labs and lead the operational initiative to reach those results

• Empower a high performing team in Operational excellence and Operations departments

•  Lead and develop the culture of Operational Excellence and Industrial mindset within the Operational Excellence and Operations teams, provide them support, structured governance and clear guidance

•  Define the Lean manufacturing roadmap (including training) for the zone in partnership with the VPs to drive industrial performance efficiency and cost optimization (productivity, quality, service, consumables…)

• Define the Center of Excellence roadmap for the zone in partnership with GLE and the VPs to standardize and optimize the cost of our processes

• Define the Maintenance Excellence roadmap for the zone in partnership with the VPs to bring up the network capacity and optimize maintenance costs

• Define the Automation and digitization roadmap for the zone in partnership with the VPs and the CAPEX team

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Level of education and professional experience: Bachelor or Master Degree in general industrial engineering, and at least 10 years of professional experience. Must have successfully hold the following positions: Plant Manager, Lean manufacturing Manager, Industrial Project Manager, ideally in the medical device industry.

• Technical skills:  Must have knowledge and understand technical discussions in all our manufacturing processes and equipment (including utilities)

• Behavioral Skills: Recognize in the organization as a Leader, capable of driving transformation across multi-sites, driven by excellence and results, passionate with Operations topics, with a “on the floor mindset”, has demonstrated a record of success in growing people, innovative, structured and organized, analytical and synthesis skills, management of priorities, able to deal with ambiguity and constant changes, able to work/coach at all level in the organization top management

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 Luxottica Ethics Compliance Hotline at 1-888-887-3348 (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.