Supervisor - Production; 2nd shift

Position Overview

Supervisor - Production (hourly) 2nd shift

Date:
May 19, 2026

Requisition

Store #: WM0142 Optical Direct Edge & Mount OMAHA

Location:

Omaha, NE, US, 68164

Position:
Full-Time

Since 1915, Walman Optical has served thousands of independent eye care professionals providing solutions for all of their optical needs. Our experienced and knowledgeable team helps businesses grow while providing quality eyewear and unmatched service for an exceptional patient experience. With us, you’ll bring our most advanced technology and innovative products to our partners.

As a division of Walman, our collective mission is to enrich the lives of our customers, employees and the communities we serve through better vision.

Walman 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.

The Production Supervisor is responsible for the day‑to‑day activities to achieve the established metrics and standards for safety, quality, production, customer service, and people management. They develop high‑performing teams, act as a change agent and continuous improvement champion, drive results, inspect expectations, and build a best‑in‑class working environment. They lead production teams to achieve daily goals and objectives.

• Working knowledge of all aspects within the manufacturing area.
• Monitor and evaluate productivity through team and individual metrics.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement processes and coach employees on such initiatives.
• Display an excellent understanding of our unique selling proposition and effectively communicate those benefits to the team as well as potential and existing accounts.
• Effectively communicate company policies and procedures to the team.
• Manage and coach employees and ensure timely performance reviews and proper documentation of performance issues.
• Responsible for effective scheduling of vacation hours, with consideration of seasonality workloads.
• Maintain production records and machine maintenance records and charting.
• Communicate with offsite vendors in troubleshooting office and lab machine errors and breakdowns using remote interfaces.
• Maintain close association with accounts, internal and external, and address issues of product information and Rx service, as well as render decisions on matters of company policies and procedures.
• Act as a role model and foster motivation, commitment and teamwork within the workplace.
• Maintain work area in a neat, clean, and organized condition.
• Understand and follow all company and manufacturer’s policies and procedures and assure compliance with all attendance and safety rules and regulations. Maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and HIPAA protected information.
• Willingly assist others as necessary to keep work current, meet deadlines or maintain an even workload. Cooperate with other coworkers and demonstrate a good attitude. Perform an acceptable quantity and quality of work on time as required.
• Provide proper training, work direction, and technical guidance for less experienced coworkers. Attend in‑house or sponsored training meetings when necessary, including supervisory training classes offered locally and suggested by management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent work experience.
• 4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to solve various types of problems that may involve multiple departments within the company.
• Ability to perform to high levels of competency in all aspects of lab manufacturing.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, DVI software).
• Good interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to maintain an even workflow and a motivating work environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Manage interactions with…