NAASC - Engineering Director (Innovation)

Requisition ID:911559
Position:Full-Time
Total Rewards:Benefits/Incentive Information

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. In our dynamic environment, fueled by technology and innovation, our people have the space to pioneer new solutions.

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GENERAL FUNCTION

The Director Engineering Innovation enables innovation in Luxottica's North America Distribution Centers leveraging a customer-driven approach. The Director is part of the Logistics Innovation, Strategy and Engineering team and drives innovation for Luxottica Group as well as the Optical and Retail industries, primarily in N.A. with the objective to inspire global best practices.

The Director Engineering Innovation collaborates with N.A. Distribution Center Operations and Logistics shared service functions (Logistics Engineering, Business Systems, IT, Finance, Planning, Transportation, RX ops, etc.) to support Luxottica's Retail, Wholesale and eCommerce businesses.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Optimizes North American Distribution Centers while evaluating the trade-offs between service, quality and cost,
• Drives ideation and evaluation of concepts, prototyping and then launches innovations.
• Influences and leads all new automation implementations with collaboration from senior level leadership
• Lead and drive end-to-end engineering innovation projects to improve the efficiency within the facility
• Aligns with North American Logistics staff on business needs and objectives.
• Establishes and delivers projects within the defined budgets
• Use leading market data and knowledge to present new innovative automation ideas to leadership for approval
• Manage and lead a small team specific to engineering innovation
• Stays at the forefront of technology advancements impacting Warehousing and Distribution.
• Evaluates and identifies advancements in the industry to improve customer/user satisfaction and reduces operating expenses.
• Uses data analytics to prioritize opportunities and quantify impact.
• Prioritizes enhancements, quantifies justification and builds business cases (as needed)
• Realizes expected efficiency gains from system enhancement(s).
• Harmonizes the alignment between distribution operations and WMS business systems teams to maximize productivity and throughput.
• Eliminates inefficiencies or service gaps in N.A. Distribution Centers.
• Takes an active part of the 3 Year Plan and Annual Budget process supporting the internal process improvement and cost reduction plan supporting Finance and Operations.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 10+ years of experience in Logistics environments with a focus on optimizing processes
• 5+ years of experience managing an Engineering team
• 3+ years in project management
• Black Belt Lean/Six Sigma
• Expert knowledge of Distribution Operations processes and Warehouse Management Systems capabilities
• Experience in design, optimization, reengineering processes
• Visionary/Strategic minded
• Ability to challenge status quo and strive for continuos improvement
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage complex organization with different Pillars
• Strives in a fast pace environment
• Able to work in environment with international objectives and matrix relationships in a multinational environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters Degree in Engineering, Business, or Logisitics
• Knowledge of SAP Warehouse Management Systems (WM-AFS/FMS)
• Retail and Manufacturing industry knowledge

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.

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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, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.