A leading boutique Eyewear manufacturer based in Central London (Kings Cross) are looking for a full time Eyewear Production Manager to run their state of the art production facility.

This company have several Opticians across the UK supplying their own unique, handmade quality frames. You will manage all production through their workshop, as they grow to become one of the world's most innovative, customer centric, spectacles companies in the world.

Eyewear Production Manager - Key Tasks & Responsibilities

Managing the full end-to-end production of all Bespoke and Bespoke+ orders, received via stores or online via the company App
Creating small commercial runs of frames
Managing the production of all prototypes, samples and experimental frames
Overseeing the production of technical drawings and CNC drawings
Operating equipment such as in-house CNC machine, lasercutter, barrels, bridge bumpers, etc.
Recruiting the workshop team, hiring, training and developing the team, including managing the rotas and resource requirements
Managing all frame repairs and 'rehab' services, as well as frame matting, nosepads additions and other adjustments
Sourcing materials (acetate, horn and optical hardware) and machinery to develop the workshop
Training others on making spectacles, including frame making classes to the general public
Producing regular reports for the rest of the team.
Cataloguing and photographing all frames that come through the workshop to create a long term permanent archive
Initially managing a team of 2 FTE. You will be responsible for recruiting, training and developing the team to be the envy of the industry.
You will work closely with other parts of the business - operations, glazing, retail, ecommerce, customer services.Eyewear Production Manager - Requirements

Excellent and relevant experience of CNC and modern production methods are a bonus but not required
Have strong experience in 3D Cad, such as Rhino, Autodesk Fusion 360 and Solidworks
An effective builder of teams, taking pride in how you recruit, manage and develop your teams
Have a problem solving mindset, and a dynamic approach to efficiency and improvement.
Be a self-starter with plenty of energy, and outstanding at working under your own initiative and under pressure
Have an impeccable eye and passion for design and detail, and high quality standards
Energised by their values: Pioneers, Proud, For All
Optical experience is not essential. We're looking for transferrable skills and a hunger for improvement, over an approach to doing things a traditional way.
Experienced at working cross functionally with great communication skills.Package

FT, 40 hours a week
Salary, £36,000 to £41,000 p/a, depending on experience
Annual bonus linked to company performance
Complimentary spectacles
Bespoke holiday allowance
Management training and development
Lots of company socials
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