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Production Manager - Optical Manufacturing

United States, Plano Employment contract · Job Posted June 14, 2026
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Job Description

Manages all aspects of the production departments and coordinates the work flow to, through, and out of these departments while managing costs in a safe and secure manner.

Job Responsibility

  • Oversees all aspects of production to secure levels of quality and performance
  • Utilizes supervisors and team leads to ensure proper training is provided to employees on processes, SOPs, equipment and safety
  • Maintains the production department budgets including, but not limited, to labor, supplies, consumables, spoilage and equipment cost
  • Controls costs and production metrics
  • Works with other department managers to resolve interdepartmental issues
  • Submits daily reports on department progress
  • Ensures that all safety and cleanliness standards are met in all work areas
  • Assists in analyzing and recommending the purchase of new equipment
  • Works with and coaches supervisors to ensure proper communication and coaching of associates is done on a consistent basis and according to company policy
  • Maintains performance records for production supervisors
  • Reviews associate performance through HR's performance management system
  • Interviews and selects candidates for production department positions with the assistance of the department's supervisors
  • Updates and implements department Policies and Procedures
  • enforces all Company Policies and Procedures

Requirements

  • 7 to 10 years of experience in related field
  • Requires at least 5 years of supervisor/management experience
  • Intermediate knowledge of JDA & DVI preferred
  • Beginner to intermediate knowledge of MS Office including word and excel
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • Must be able to read and write English
  • Sustained light (20lbs or less) physical effort required

Nice to have

Intermediate knowledge of JDA & DVI

What we offer

  • Generous Paid-Time-Off (PTO) policy
  • BONUS opportunities
  • 401k with company match
  • Health Insurance (one HSA option)
  • Dental Insurance
  • Flex Spending Account
  • Vision benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Wellness Plan incentives
  • Other insurance options, employee assistance and much more

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