Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor

Date: Apr 29, 2026 Brand: Essilor and Subsidiaries Location: Louisville, KY, US, 40213 Position : Full-Time Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information If you've worn a pair of glasses, we've already met. 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. Discover more by following us on LinkedIn!

General Function

The Production Supervisor evaluates work processes to determine strategies and programs which provide greater productivity and efficiency of company functions.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Gathers information to evaluate current work processes in order to determine the flow of work, time requirements, costs, and duration.
• Develops strategies and programs that improve the productivity and efficiency of the various work processes of the company.
• Applies various industrial engineering problem solving and productivity techniques to evaluate the improvement of recommended strategies and programs.
• Provides technical support for the qualification and validation of new product introductions to ensure all aspects of performance, manufacturability and quality are achieved.
• Provides technical support for the qualification and validation of new equipment and processes; and identifies and implements new technologies to continuously improve processes.
• Instructs and leads others in continuous process improvements, including the use of various problem solving and productivity techniques such as process mapping and cost time management.
• Develops and coordinates programs to recognize and reward groups or individuals for suggestions and actions related to process improvement.
• Leads and supports root cause analysis investigations, recommends and executes corrective actions and preventative actions.
• Develops and facilitates employee teams to build cohesiveness and improve the overall results of the respective teams' tasks.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Conducts investigations and tests pertaining to the development of new manufacturing methods, materials or processes, and investigates possible applications of results.

Basic Qualifications

BS in Engineering (Mechanical or Industrial) or equivalent 3+ years of manufacturing process improvement experience in a manufacturing environment Experience in evaluating equipment, product and process development, and solving production problems Demonstrated ability to synthesize solutions to a broad range of problems Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects Demonstrated ability to work in a team-oriented environment Proven track record of individual accomplishment, contribution and team based success Strong computer skills in MS Office, MS Project or equivalent, Minitab or equivalent statistical package Application of Lean manufacturing Principles Strong statistical skills, problem solving and data analysis Strong Interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate and listen at all levels Self-motivated with high sense of urgency, resourcefulness and adaptability Clear documentation skills Able to rotate from sitting to standing and lift up to 25 pounds