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Supervisor- Quality Assurance

Oakley Foothill Ranch, California, United States

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Salary: $82,264 - $118,821 / year

Posted Aug 7, 2026Apply by Sep 6, 2026

**Role & seniority: ** Quality Supervisor (supervisory/people-lead role), full-time

**Stack/tools: ** MS Office; ability to learn other systems (SAP)

**Top 3 responsibilities: **

  • Supervise QA Leads on assigned shift to meet safety, quality, production, and waste standards

  • Lead/participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions for QA processes

  • Partner with Quality Engineers and Manufacturing supervisors to provide product/process guidance; run audits and continuous improvement

  • Must-have skills:

    • 3+ years in a manufacturing environment; 1+ year in supervisory/leadership

    • High-volume, multi-shift operations experience

    • Strong communication, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple projects

    • Excellent people leadership: interviewing/training, performance appraisal, coaching/discipline

    • Continuous improvement mindset; strong urgency and adaptability

    • Safety/housekeeping and policy adherence management

  • Nice-to-haves:

    • Master’s degree (Business/Engineering or related)

    • Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience

  • Location & work type: Full-time; location not specified in the provided text; on-site manufacturing floor leadership implied (shift-based supervision)

Full Description

Requisition ID: 939675

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.

Oakley is part of EssilorLuxottica. Building on our legacy of innovative, market-leading optical technology, we manufacture and distribute high performance sunglasses, prescription lenses and frames, goggles, apparel, footwear, and accessories. Every day at Oakley is a chance to grow, go further and achieve more.

Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. Discover more by following us on LinkedIn!

Job Description

GENERAL FUNCTIONS

The Quality Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day activities within their assigned area for safety, quality and production.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

Supervises the job performance of employees (QA Leads) on assigned shift, making sure their work runs on schedule and meets company standards for safety, quality, production, and waste. Actively participates on providing root cause analysis and corrective actions QA processes. Works closely with Quality Engineers and MFG supervisors to provide product and process guidance to the team on the MFG floor. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems Works on continuous improvement projects within Quality and Manufacturing. Performs regular audits of key processes to ensure optimum process performance. Measures and evaluates employee performance according to company standards for quality, productivity, and career advancement. Actively builds QA Leads skill set to create a cross functional workforce and increase efficiencies. Stimulates teamwork within his/her departments. Creates a fair and positive environment that fosters a solid work ethic and maintains a good team attitude within the group Ensures his/her departments are a safe work environment Leads activities to communicate and maintain adherence to company policies, safety standards, and good housekeeping practices Performs other duties and responsibilities as needed

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in related field 3+ years of experience in a Manufacturing environment 1+ year of supervisory/leadership experience Experience in a high volume and multiple shift environment Proven track record of individual accomplishment, contribution and team based success. Excellent communication and organizational skills Creative and innovative when looking for solutions and provides ideas for technical and/or organizational improvements Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects MS Office and ability to learn other systems (SAP) Strong interpersonal and communication skills Self-motivated with high sense of urgency, resourcefulness and adaptability

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Business, Engineering or related field Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience

Pay Range: $82,263.72 - $118,820.68

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.

EssilorLuxottica complies with all applicable laws related to the application and hiring process. If you would like to provide feedback regarding an active job posting, or if you are an individual with a disability who would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 (be sure to provide your name, job id number, and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email HRCompliance@luxotticaretail.com .

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.

Quality AssuranceRoot Cause AnalysisCorrective ActionsEmployee SupervisionContinuous ImprovementProcess AuditingPerformance ManagementSAPMS OfficeLean ManufacturingSix SigmaInterpersonal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsProject ManagementTraining and DevelopmentSafety Compliancemulti-location

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