Location: Columbus, OH
Company: Essilorluxottica Group
business that is uniquely positioned to address the world’s evolving vision needs and the global demand of a growing eyewear industry. With over 180,000 dedicated employees in 150 countries driving our iconic brands, our people are creative, entrepreneurial and celebrated for their unique perspectives and individuality.
Committed to vision, we enable people to “see more and be more” thanks to our innovative designs and lens technologies, exceptional quality and cutting-edge processing methods. Every day we impact the lives of millions by changing the way people see the world. GENERAL FUNCTION The Project Manager requires a balance of several key disciplines to support Rx manufacturing.
This position will manage cross-functional projects by understanding Rx manufacturing operations, shared service integrations, and customer business models. This role will build customer partnerships and develop new business by managing the internal process to improve integration readiness and change management regarding new product launches.
Also, collaborates and leads service improvement initiatives, continuous improvement, error resolution and day-to-day order management. Develops and leads process optimization/standardization efforts across the network in areas that cross over into customer operations. Finally, this leader also supports VP through PMO functions such as weekly KPIs,
meeting facilitations, peak planning and key initiative tracking.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Serve as a Project Manager for a multitude of cross-functional implementations and new product launches. Serves as a change agent by leading regular reviews with customers for transformational and/or tactical improvement. Also, on Rx performance and key issues Leads and manages new Rx product introductions and changes through to customer channels. Lead projects and activities that drive improvement in areas that include but are not limited to service, quality, and cost. Utilizes holistic cross-functional project plans and facilitates regular progression on key initiatives.
Oversees the day-to-day operations of engineering initiatives to ensure smooth and efficient work within Rx Manufacturing Responsibility for facilitating project status communication with end users Responsibility for providing detail and summary reporting of program status including progress and completion outlook to leadership team and sponsor weekly Manages an active list of priorities for customers and regularly meets with brand and shared service leaders to continually progress against those priorities. Facilitates a team atmosphere, interacting directly with committees, task groups, and project teams to execute Apply knowledge and experience to identify project risks, develop and evaluate alternative solutions to drive positive project outcomes Conducts and manages root cause and data analysis as necessary to identify and quantify improvement opportunities.
Organizes weekly KPIs for ELT meetings, leads peak planning and key initiative calendar tracking BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience 8+ years’ experience in manufacturing operations 5+ years’ experience leading cross-functional projects, integrations and continuous improvement Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Proven project management and communication skills Proficiency in MS office, particularly Excel, Power Point, MS Project and Visio Experience in query request requirements, sourcing of data and data analysis/presentation Skilled influencer and negotiator to balance needs of Rx Manufacturing, Shared Services and Customers PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Master’s degree in Business Operations, Manufacturing Systems 10+ years’ dealing with manufacturing, store or distribution operations 5+ leadership experience working with cross-functional teams Six Sigma exposure and training Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements.
In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package Benefits/Incentive Information including health benefits, PTO, 401K, paid family leave, tuition reimbursement, and eyewear discounts. Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Essilor Luxottica will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need assistance in the application and hiring process.
To request a reasonable accommodation, please call the Luxottica Ethics Compliance Hotline at -xyz X (be sure to provide your name and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email xyz X@. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, interactionual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, interactionual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law.
Native Americans receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.
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