GLID Coating Technologies Director

Requisition ID: 861222

Position: Full-Time

We are EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. The Company brings together the complementary expertise of two industry pioneers to create a vertically integrated business that is uniquely positioned to address the world's evolving vision needs.

With over 180,000 dedicated employees in 150 countries driving our iconic brands, we enable people to "see more and be more" thanks to our innovative designs and lens technologies. Every day we impact the lives of millions by changing the way people see the world.

Our unique business model and relentless pursuit of operational excellence ensures that consumers everywhere have access to products. Our people in Operations are the backbone of our Company.

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Coating Technologies Director leads the Group Lens Innovation Deployment (GLID) Coating Technologies team in the North America and South America zone. The goal of the team is to define and maintain process standards to improve Operations performance, develop and deploy technical new products, and deploy new sustainability standards.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

MANAGE

• Define and maintain process standards to improve Operations performance.
• Manage zone projects and/or work closely with zone/DPI project managers for global key initiatives.
• Coordinate the management of change with the GLI teams in France and Asia.
• Provide guidance on working within the organization.
• Remove impediments to individual progress.
• Assist team in developing SMART goals.
• Support career management activities for each team member.
• Help develop and support individual development plans for each team member.

TECHNICAL LEADER

• Provide effective technical guidance.
• Actively participate in projects and programs, supporting activities as needed.

INFLUENCE DEPARTMENT GOALS

• Propose and champion new ideas for products and processes.

SET TEAM GOALS

• Utilize input from global GLI groups to develop local team goals.
• Champion local initiatives to integrate into the global direction.

INTEGRATE GOALS

• Consider overall GLI and EssilorLuxottica goals in local goal development.

BUDGET

• Support local budget activities including drafting annual opex and capex budgets.
• Track and manage spending to budget on a monthly basis.

COMMUNICATE

• Communicate broadly on relevant topics and information.
• Communicate team activities, progress, future plans, and results to the organization.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Education and Experience: Minimum Bachelor Degree in a technical field (chemistry, physics, various engineering disciplines). At least 7 years of technical or project management experience. Optical Lab knowledge preferred.
• Language Ability: Excellent verbal and written communication. Ability to work in a team and multicultural environment.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work with all members of working groups. High level of demonstrated technical proficiency.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to multi-task and prioritize. Demonstrated sound judgment and decision-making skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

M.S. Engineering

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.

Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, EssilorLuxottica will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need assistance in the application process.

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, or any other characteristics protected by law.