QC Supervisor

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Gentex Optics is part of Essilor Luxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of world-class vision care products, including iconic eyewear, advanced lens technology and cutting-edge digital 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 Linked In!

The Dudley, MA facility is home to Operations, Global Lens Engineering, and Research and Development teams that work together to develop, pilot and manufacture, semi-finished, polycarbonate lenses for premium markets. We also supply coatings, inks, inserts and other innovative products to customers throughout the world.

Our team members bring our mission to life each and every day by helping people see a brighter world.

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Production Supervisor has two major functions:

• Maintenance
  (daily activities) using the Production Management System.
• Improvement (LIFE - Lean Initiatives for Excellence) --- Enhancing and upgrading current standards by continually establishing new and higher targets

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Resource Management

• Working environment:
• Ensure a safe working environment at all times by owning and driving theBBS program within the department and ensuring asafety-first mindset within the team
• Manpower management
• Ensure the shift is starting properly and track absenteeism
• Address all human relations issues partnering with HR and the Production Manager where applicable
• Training and skill management
• Responsible for improving job performance by working with group leaders to identify skills improvement opportunities,and assist in the development of new training programs
• Track, report and monitor teams' performance and provide constructive feedback and appropriate training and support for teams to reach the standard expected performance level.
• Develop group leaders' and associates' problem-solving capability promoting basic structured problem-solving tools such as 5-whys, fishbone diagram, etc.

Improvement

• Apply standards
• Train to standards according to the TWI approach and using our existing training management system
• Own outcome of Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery and Morale (SQCDM)
• Review and sign off on work instructions
• Audit process; audit standard work for group leaders
• Solve problems
• Create an environment where ideas are expected and encouraged

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree (preferred) or 5+ years of group lead or supervisory experience in production environments
• Proven leadership skills and experience (teaching, coaching and motivation);military leadership experience is an advantage
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with knowledge and process improvement experience inLean manufacturing (Kaizen, 5S or Six Sigma); 5-whys, fishbone diagram
• Excellent process orientation and safety mindset(OSHA, investigations, enforcement, etc.)
• Excellent judgment, planning, organizational and communication skills(verbal, written, listening and feedback)
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, self-motivation/direction
• Good manufacturing experience and understanding of Equipment Effectiveness Ratio (EER) metric
• TWI training method/approach knowledge or experience preferred
• Ability to work a flexible schedule required

Ability to:

• Set a good example for employees about company policies and procedures
• Motivate others, including teams, and challenge individuals to come up with new ideas
• Translate complex information into simple, understandable steps
• Adapt toand champion change and take calculated risks

Pay Range:67,177.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our business.

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