Regional Operations Director - West Region

Seattle, WA, United States

Regional Operations Director - West Region The Walman Optical Company Regional Operations Director - West Region

Seattle, WA 98101

Join the Walman Optical team as a Regional Operations Director (ROD) . In this position you would be responsible for the strategy, leadership and management of multiple optical finishing labs, including oversight of all laboratory operations, manufacturing, customer service, and connected sales activities. The Regional Operations Director is responsible for building a cohesive team of management staff dedicated to “best in class” business operations and customer service. Meeting key performance indicators in quality and service will be a critical component of success in this position. In addition to leading change efforts, the position will ensure ongoing improvement in enhancing service, building long-term positive relationships and continually enhancing the value of the products and services in the view of the customer.

Position Specifics:

Oversees multiple locations of optical finishing lab operations in assigned region. Lead and manage region in highly matrixed organization with Optical Lab Operations and Sales.

Collaborate and partner with Walman optical executive team to identify and implement optimal structure and core processes for the lab operations.

Establish manufacturing policies & procedures in the areas of Lean Manufacturing techniques, materials usage, shipping & receiving, capacity planning, production scheduling, safety, customer satisfaction, employee relations and Key Performance Indicators focusing on continuous process improvement philosophy.

Lead safety initiatives and compliance within the region working closely with lab management and engineering.

Recommend and implement strategic changes in manufacturing and operations strategy for the market.

Build, develop and manage operations leadership team to meet requirements, develop leadership skills of direct reports and coach for high performance.

Facilitate vertical partnerships between labs, customers, sales and marketing.

Translate the overall direction of the region to meet plan, seek and implement best practice and communicate to build excitement to achieve KPIs and quality success.

Provide aggressive and clear performance objectives; manage against key objectives; creates accountability and successfully manage staff performance.

Conduct regular meetings to meet objective and KPIs.

Leads by example; understand best practice; create effective market strategy and customer loyalty

Prioritizes and invests in the development of the organization and its people.

Experience/Qualification:

Bachelor’s degree in process engineering, manufacturing or related field or equivalent experience; Optical experience preferred.

7+ years previous management experience with manufacturing; management of multiple locations in a matrix environment preferred.

Previous Lean Manufacturing and 6 Sigma

Must possess strategic planning, excellent leadership, development and execution skills, technical/data analytics skills, computer skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Demonstrates high emotional intelligence with proven success while leading direct reports and teams through change.

Proven ability to manage, coach and improve performance to support business growth and achievement of goals in a productive, team-orientated manner.

Digital Vision Inc. (DVI) optical wholesale lab management software system experience preferred

Ability to design and execute business strategies to address efficiency, quality and growth targets; Minimum prior P&L experience of $20 million with proven record of profit.

Travel to lab locations up to 70% time; must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Our overall goal is to provide a total reward program to support talented people, further our diversity, inclusion, and equity initiatives and provide support for employees. The comprehensive total rewards package includes, competitive salary, generous benefits with multiple plan options, comprehensive ancillary benefits, time off and excellent retirement benefits with 401K match of 6% of salary. Stock ownership options are also available.

The Walman Optical Company is a successful and diversified business serving the ophthalmic community since 1915. We are a family of optical companies with a 100-year history of excellent relationships built on enduring trust and added value. Each of our businesses is guided by the same core principles and single vision: to be the most trusted business partner in the industry. Our core values respect our employees’ worth and contributions, emphasize teamwork and offer opportunities for personal and professional growth. In addition, Walman is part of EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacturing and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses. The company brings together the complementary expertise of two industry pioneers, one in advance lens technologies and the other in the craftsmanship of iconic eyewear, to create a vertically -integrated business that is uniquely positioned to address the world's evolving vision needs and the global demand of a growing eyewear industry.

If you are interested in becoming part of the Walman Team please apply online today .

The Walman Optical Company is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants.  EEO/Affirmative Action Employer/Protected Veteran Status. The company grants reasonable accommodations to qualified disabled individuals in accordance with applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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