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Production Supervisor

Location:
Toronto, ON, M8Z 1K2
Remote:
In-person
Status:
Permanent , Full time
Posted:
June 19, 2026
Job ID:
DW001
Expires:
July 18, 2026

Salary: $56,756.80 – $70,946.00

Hours: Nights, 9:00 p.m. – 5:30 a.m.

If you’ve worn a pair of glasses, we’ve already met.

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions, iconic brands that consumers love such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol and Oliver Peoples, as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, and Target Optical, and leading e-commerce platforms.

Our unique business model and relentless pursuit of operational excellence ensures that consumers everywhere have access to products. Balancing speed, efficiency and proximity, the Company manages a global supply chain with cutting-edge technology, based on centralization for frames and on a capillary network for lens finishing and prescription laboratories.

GENERAL FUNCTIONS

The Production Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day activities to achieve the established metrics and standards for safety, quality, production, customer service, and people management. The Production Supervisor is responsible for developing high-performing teams, being a change agent and continuous improvement, driving results, inspecting, and building a best-in-class working environment. The scope of the role may vary based on various factors (e.g., span of control, volume, number of leads, and equipment and tools).

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Enforces safety and compliance policies and procedures.
  • Reviews daily production and quality goals using reports, data, and discussions.
  • Develops a daily plan to meet the metrics and key performance indicators.
  • Allocates resources to meet production and quality goals, such as staffing assignments and schedules. This includes collaborating with other departments regarding staffing needs.
  • Monitors daily production and quality by observing the production floor, supervising employee performance, and inspecting production and quality progress.
  • Adjusts production and quality plans, as needed (e.g., revising schedules, reallocating employees to different areas, etc.) to ensure labor efficiency, production and quality goals are met.
  • Conducts the daily people management responsibilities- interviewing, hiring, training employees, planning, assigning, directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employee, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
  • Addresses complaints and resolves basic employee issues (e.g., teamwork, non-policy violations, payroll and benefits questions).
  • Ensures employees are following SOPs and policies (operational, attendance, conduct, etc.).
  • Walks the floor to engage and check in with employees and observe production and quality progress.
  • Communicates performance goals and expectations and continuously updates the production team on performance and policies/procedures.
  • Builds and develops teams – talent development practices, performance management and succession planning.
  • Fosters a positive work environment (e.g., teamwork, fairness, engagement) and ensures employees demonstrate the company’s values.
  • Improves production and quality, such as performing root cause analysis and leading improvement projects.
  • Partners with other Production Supervisors and departments to achieve the expected results and continuous improvements.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelors degree in business or related field, or equivalent verifiable experience.
  • 3+ years of experience with leading others.
  • Demonstration of skills and abilities, such as the following:
  • Focuses on results through goal setting, accountability, coaching.
  • Developing and engaging employees.
  • Leads as a change agent and continuously improves.
  • Resolves conflict in a timely and productive manner.
  • Solves problems by addressing root causes.
  • Makes effective decisions to solve problems.
  • Effectively manages time to meet the demands of the role.
  • Effectively communicates, both verbal and written.
  • Collaborates to achieve expected results.
  • Self-motivated with a high sense of urgency, resourcefulness, and adaptability.
  • Basic computer skills and proficient with MS Office; ability to learn other systems (SAP).
  • Experience in a high-volume environment with complex technical processes.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelors degree in business or related field.
  • Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our business. 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 may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.