Director Continuous Improvement & Lean

Company: Luxottica
Location: Dallas
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

Requisition ID: 866659Position: Full-TimeWe 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.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 makes 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 makes 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 synthesize 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.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, genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law.
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