Team Lead

Team Lead - Manufacturing (1st Shift)

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.

Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry.

General Function

You and another Group lead will support a Supervisor overseeing some 45 Lab Technicians. You will act as a resource, helping train group members and resolve issues. You'll also contribute to interviewing candidates, providing feedback, supporting performance management and more.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

We'll provide training, but change will be ongoing, and your own role may evolve. We're looking for adaptable and flexible people who can excel in a fast-paced production environment. In addition, in order to be an outstanding Group Lead, you will:

• Bring a proactive approach to learning and getting up to speed quickly.
• Support our commitment to getting Quality Right the First Time.
• Achieve goals independently and also contribute as a team player.
• Manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Remain flexible and adaptable as processes change.
• Maintain a clean, orderly and safe workspace.
• Bring a commitment to our mission and goals.

Basic Qualifications

To be a good fit for the Group Lead opportunity, you will have:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 to 3 years of related work experience, such as in production or distribution. Experience in optical lab settings is strongly preferred, and experience with optical finishing would be ideal.
• Experience in lead roles, including helping the team stay on track, resolving issues, etc.
• A demonstrated high level of professionalism.
• High mechanical aptitude.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• The ability and willingness to learn.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction and decimal sequencing.
• The ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Depth perception and manual dexterity
• Excellent organizational abilities.
• Attention to detail.

You need to know:

• This position requires that you stand and walk for the duration of any shift.
• You'll work with and around chemicals.
• You'll need to be able to lift and move up to 15 lbs. to waist height on a regular basis.
• We are customer driven, so we'll look to you to be flexible about working overtime as needed, possibly including weekends.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our business. 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.

EssilorLuxottica complies with all applicable laws related to the application and hiring process. If you would like to provide feedback regarding an active job posting, or if you are an individual with a disability who would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 or email [email protected].

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.