SummaryThis role will work as a key team leader within the Lens Rx Operations Team and will manage a team of manufacturing and product engineers supporting multiple business units. The leader will interact closely with the operations teams across the lab network to drive capital improvement projects, manufacturing process changes and new product validation for manufacturability.Pay Class : Full TimePay : $71,444.76 - $95,259.67Essential ResponsibilitiesAssess the current manufacturing capabilities of the VSP business unit across all operational processes as well as maintenance to determine actions to be taken to increase equipment capacity, identify capability upgrades, create automation, set controls, maximizing the life of the equipment.Provide key components for lab capital expenditure budgets.Negotiate with equipment and service vendors on specifications, pricing, and agreements. Manage the purchase and installation of laboratory production and AR technology. Negotiate with suppliers for best terms on cost, delivery times, and service/support. Develop and maintain strategic relationships with domestic equipment, material and information, and process suppliers/partners.Utilize data from the operational and maintenance technology systems to put together data-driven business cases for operations process modifications needed to meet production goals.Measure and monitor VSP lab network results for opportunities to apply quality and technical support. Work with members of the VSP operations team to drive process modifications needed to meet production goals and ensure sustainable practices are implemented.Collaborate with the operations team to develop product specifications or testing requirements, audit protocols, or process improvements required to maintain a high level of quality during processing.Coordinate closely with the product development team to ensure that the newly engineered products can be operationalized, or design new processes/capabilities to support the production of new products.Provide direction on the development of the lab management system network to monitor and report on the production service and quality performance of the VSP lab network.Develop and implement quality and technical department plans, budgets, and procedures that either optimize cost reduction or maximize return on investment.Coordinate the monitoring of supplier performance Align metrics across programs to measure growth, efficiency, and operational excellence.EducationBachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent experience.Experience & BackgroundMinimum of 3 years of management experience with responsibilities for hiring, training, assigning work and managing performance of direct reports.In-depth ophthalmic industry knowledge and current knowledge of technology trends and conditions.Strong knowledge of optical lab re‑engineering and quality process implementation projects.Proven ability to work in a cross‑functional environment and build consensus among diverse groups, both internal and external.Skilled negotiator, strong interpersonal/influencing skills, and the ability to work under pressure.Able to travel 25% of the time.Physical Demands / Work EnvironmentThe working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust etc.The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.Visionworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.With regard to all employment practices, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or current military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law.We strive to employ and promote only those applicants and employees who are best suited for open positions and who possess the necessary skills, education and qualifications for the job.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Visionworks has been a retailer that cares deeply about providing fashionable, quality eyewear and comprehensive eye examinations to every customer that comes to find their perfect vision and perfect frame. Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, Visionworks is one of the largest retail optical chains in the U.S., operating 723 locations in 40 states and the District of Columbia.
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