Job Information
EssilorLuxottica Operations Manager in Chonburi, Thailand
Operations Manager
Date: Jun 18, 2024
Brand: Transitions
Location:
Chonburi, TH
At Transitions Optical we help people live more vibrant lives by enhancing their vision and the way they perceive light.
We are the manufacturer of Transitions ® eyeglass lenses, the world's leading photochromic lens. Transitions ® lenses automatically adapt to changing light. They darken outdoors and return back to clear when you come inside.
Our talented people make significant advances in color science and lens materials, setting new standards of advanced performance to provide ever increasing visual comfort and optimum harmful blue light protection, and always blocking 100% of UVA and UVB rays.
Product leadership, consumer focus, and operational excellence have made Transitions ® lenses one of the most recognized brands in optics.
Transitions Optical is part of EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses.
Position: Operations Manager
Location: Amata, Chonburi
Reporting Manager: Plant Director
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
In concert with the organizations strategic goals and objectives, drives the following:
EH&S
The safety objectives that apply to Production functions as set out by the Safety Leadership Team.
Project activity from TOTL’s EH&S Specialist, including ISO 14001 compliance.
ISO14001 Environmental Management Representative.
Compliance will all EH&S SOPs as they pertain to Production.
Participant to the Safety Leadership Team and the Steering Committee.
HR
The maintenance and deployment of Rules & Regulations for all employees, including Bonus and Recognition Programs.
Ensures a learning environment for all staff and team members, from IT applications (MFG, Corvu, and Microsoft Products) through to production (i.e., Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions)
Actively participates in the development of the TOTL organisation via selection, orientation, and training; provides candidates for future requirements, if needed by other departments.
Promotes safety awareness and compliance with company and local recommendations.
Coordinates all manning requirements and scheduling for production.
IT
Supports integrated IT links within the TOTL facility, i.e., MFG and the Quality System.
Ensures compliance with policies on proper use of IT networks
Production & Quality
Ensures that quality systems are complied with for an efficient plant operation, i.e., lens inspection, PC and HC process checklists, through to finished goods packaging.
Keeps global management aware of manufacturing-related issues that might affect product launch dates or availability. Participates in Global Teams as required.
Enforces proper troubleshooting and analytical practices for data collection and process outcomes.
Verifies proper analysis of data in order to assist with process development and/or quality issues.
Drives TOTL Production to conform to the latest ISO standards for quality and environmental systems.
Provide a monthly summary for the end of the month that includes the main actions and highlights of the month.
Production & Logistics
Through the Superintendents and Coordinator staff, maintains the efficient flow of lenses through production.
Together with the Supply Chain and Engineering teams, ensure a balanced and fluid daily production plan based on complexity per line.
Supervises the plant performance of volume produced, yields, good lenses to inventory, volume complete on time to Logistics, and production turn-around time.
With the appropriate departmental support, supports the investigation of customer complaints in a timely manner and determines corrective actions to prevent reoccurrences.
The incumbent is responsible for developing a working knowledge of logistics systems, product knowledge, order and production flow, process, terms and unique customer requirements, and product/market developments.
Engineering
Ensure Production Engineers and Technicians sustain production process consistency.
Evaluates plant output and proposes improvements (modifications or additions) to materials or processes, as required. Reviews proposals from Engineering Function.
With support from the Facilities & Maintenance Teams, ensures that production maintenance on all plant equipment is adequate to meet planned production volumes.
Finance
With the Finance & FP&A Managers, drives compliance with PPG and Essilor policy and procedure (e.g., PPG Internal Control Standards and Practices, ICSP).
Enforces ethical practices in purchasing and all other business aspects of TOTL.
Complies with monthly reporting, business strategy data/documentation, and annual budget/LRP preparation.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Degree qualifications in Engineering or in a related engineering disciplines.
Ideally possess five (5) years experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment. Experience in high technology, semi-automated, production environment.
Must have practical experience in interfacing with other key functions – Engineering, Human Resources, Information Technology, Finance, Logistics, and Facilities/ Maintenance.
Computer literate in Microsoft products, MFG, and Corvu.
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; team player.
Develops and maintains a good level of staff morale.
‘Hands on’ commitment to achieving goals and planned objectives.
Able to undertake multiple tasks urgently and accurately.
Willingness to seek advice and delegate when required.
Highly motivated, self-starting person; able to work independently, without close supervision.
Ability to work flexible and extended hours as required.
Creative thinker with strong analytical skills.
Maintains the image of the company to fellow employees, community, and industry as a whole.
Displays commitment to safe and ethical work practices; for example, demonstrates an understanding of Occupational Health & Safety practices, environmental guidelines, and conformance to continuous quality improvement processes.
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