At National Vision, we believe everyone deserves to see their best to live their best. We help people by making quality eye care and eyewear more affordable and accessible.
National Vision is one of the largest optical retail companies in the United States with over 1,100 stores. We operate four retail brands: America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, Eyeglass World, and Vista Opticals inside select Fred Meyer stores and on select military bases. We offer an innovative culture where training is a priority, hard work is praised, and career growth is a reality.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly organized and efficient Production Supervisor to join our manufacturing team in Salt Lake City, United States. The ideal candidate will oversee daily production operations, ensure quality standards are met, and lead a team of production workers to achieve optimal performance and efficiency.
- Plan, coordinate, and supervise daily production activities to meet quality and quantity targets
- Develop and implement production schedules, ensuring efficient use of resources and equipment
- Monitor production processes and adjust workflows to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and maintain a safe working environment
- Train, mentor, and evaluate production team members to improve performance and productivity
- Collaborate with other departments to resolve production issues and implement process improvements
- Analyze production data and prepare reports for upper management
- Implement and maintain quality control procedures to ensure products meet specifications
- Manage inventory levels and coordinate with supply chain to ensure timely availability of materials
- Troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate maintenance activities as needed
- Minimum 3-5 years of documented experience in manufacturing or production supervision, with direct experience in optical and anti-reflective coating processes required
- Comprehensive knowledge of quality control processes and safety regulations in manufacturing environments
- Demonstrated proficiency in team leadership and management within production settings
- Analytical problem-solving and decision-making capabilities with measurable results
- Professional communication skills, both verbal and written, suitable for cross-departmental collaboration
- Established expertise in production planning and scheduling methodologies
- Operational knowledge of supply chain management and inventory control systems
- Technical understanding of manufacturing processes and technologies specific to optical manufacturing
- Proven ability to drive production efficiency improvements and operational optimization
- Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent process improvement qualification
- Proficiency in time management and organizational systems for supervisory-level responsibilities
Additional Information
Taking care of our people
We understand the importance of financial health and security, and because of that, we provide competitive compensation to all Associates – including bonus potential for every position in the store! We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including health and dental insurance, 401k retirement savings with company match, flex spending account, paid personal time off, paid company holidays, parental leave, employee eyewear discount and much, much more. At National Vision, we strive to deliver opportunities for professional growth and long-term career fulfillment. We provide training programs, access to educational courses and pride ourselves on the ever-increasing amount of promotions from within.
Please see our website www.nationalvision.com to learn more.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Skills Required
- Minimum 3-5 years of documented experience in manufacturing or production supervision, including direct experience in optical and anti-reflective coating processes
- Knowledge of quality control processes and manufacturing safety regulations
- Team leadership and management experience within production settings
- Analytical problem-solving and decision-making capabilities with measurable results
- Professional verbal and written communication skills for cross-departmental collaboration
- Expertise in production planning and scheduling methodologies
- Operational knowledge of supply chain management and inventory control systems
- Technical understanding of optical manufacturing processes and technologies
- Ability to improve production efficiency and optimize operations
- Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent process improvement qualification
- Time management and organizational skills suitable for supervisory responsibilities
What We Do
National Vision is the second largest and one of the fastest growing optical retail companies in the U.S. with more than 1,300 stores in 44 states and Puerto Rico. We help people see their best to live their best through our optical products and services. For more than 30 years, we have been improving lives by providing eye care for value-seeking and lower-income consumers. Retail brands include AC Lens, America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, Eyeglass World, Vision Centers inside select Walmart stores, and Vista Optical inside Fred Meyer stores and on select military bases.
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