Maintenance Lead - 1st Shift

Production Specialist

At our proprietary lab in De Pere, WI, we manufacture quality eyewear for our eye care center patients at over 140 locations across the North and Midwest. With a focus on continuous improvement, we are always looking for motivated and innovative people that want to help us optimize the production and distribution of this process.

As part of our manufacturing team, you will have access to state-of-the-art lens processing and finishing equipment to efficiently produce high-quality eyewear to keep our patients seeing their best.

Enjoy on-the-job training in a clean and comfortable work environment and benefits including a fixed schedule working 1st shift, 401k with match, and paid time off.

Now Hiring 1st Shift - $500 Sign on Bonus

Are you looking for an opportunity to work in a progressive manufacturing environment where your work means bringing clear sight to our patients? Shopko Optical is seeking Production Specialists to join our team at our manufacturing facility in De Pere, Wisconsin.

Assist Maintenance Manager with the day-to-day operations of the department's functions and duties. Coordinate the maintenance of all optical equipment in a timely, efficient and detailed manner. Provide quality service to the Optical Lab. Train Maintenance Technicians as well as coordinate their daily work activities.

Operations

Ensure Optical Lab equipment installations, maintenance and repairs are completed accurately, efficiently and at the most opportune time

Ensure accuracy of maintenance paperwork and record keeping

Plan preventive maintenance to ensure timely completion

Schedule adequate coverage to limit wait times for Lab

Ensure all areas of the Optical Lab facility and grounds are properly maintained

Follow proper procedures when Optical Lab facility issues are reported

Perform equipment maintenance duties alongside maintenance department teammates

Training and Improvement

Ensure maintenance department teammates have received applicable Optical Lab training to perform all aspects of their job including safe and efficient maintenance operations in addition to work and safety procedures as outlined in their respective job description

Ensure maintenance team is up to date on product and part availability

Attend vendor seminars for repair and preventive maintenance training on all new and automated equipment

Engage in on-going training along with maintenance team to diagnose a variety of equipment related issues.

Provide manager with input for teammate's performance reviews and development plans

Partner with teammates in maintenance department to give performance feedback

Recommend or implement measures to motivate teammates and to improve morale, production methods, efficiency, equipment performance, productivity and product quality

Maintain Safe Work Environment

Ensure teammates follow all Optical Lab and company policies and adhere to safety related guidelines and OSHA regulations

Ensure machinery is operating safely and effectively

Perform stretching before reporting to workstation

Minimum Knowledge, Experience & Skills Requirements

High School Graduate or GED

Minimum 2 years of previous related experience in optical (eyewear) manufacturing, retail or other relevant leadership experience

Preferably 3 years of experience with optical lab equipment, manufacturing equipment maintenance or similar field

Demonstrated hands on leadership capability

Exceptional organizational skills

Sound decision-making ability

Professional written and oral communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to problem solve in a professional and timely manner

Critical thinking and analytical skills

Detail oriented

Self-motivated

Ability to multi-task and prioritize

Time management skills

Ability to trouble shoot in a production environment

Valid Driver's License

Essential Functions & Work Requirements

Ability to effectively communicate at all levels within the organization through written and two-way verbal communication

Able to read and write at a high school graduate level

Able to sit or stand for extended periods of time

Able to operate various Optical Lab equipment and office equipment

Demonstrate physical agility (bending, climbing, twisting, squatting, lifting, pushing, reaching, etc.) on a repetitive basis

Ability to lift an average of 25-35 pounds on a repetitive basis and up to 75 pounds

Ability to climb to heights up to 50 feet

Ability to operate a pallet jack and high reach lift (training provided)

Ability to see (Near, Distance, Color, and Depth Perception)

Manual and finger dexterity, as well as hand/arm steadiness

Ability to grip and hold items

Good eye and hand coordination

Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment

Ability to perform work in various departments within the lab based on business needs

Able to work independently with minimal supervision

Able to work normal and/or extended (evenings, nights, and weekends) office hours to meet established deadlines

Able to travel independently to support company objectives and personal development (occasional airline travel is required)

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by teammates assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.