SightGlass Vision, Inc., a joint venture company between CooperVision and EssilorLuxottica, is the inventor and manufacturer of novel spectacle lenses that have proven to strongly reduce the progression of nearsightedness in children. With this game changing technology in hand, we are poised to improve the life of millions of children worldwide.
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Operations Coordinator to join us as a maternity cover fixed term contract (full time or 30 hours a week) supporting our growing manufacturing operation in the Southampton area and globally.
This role will be responsible for a wide variety of operational tasks involving the production and supply of spectacle lenses, and will include computer-based tasks, as well as practical, hands-on tasks using our machinery and checking and packaging our products. This role requires an extremely proactive, positive and flexible approach to work.
Primary Functions:
* Conduct stock counts, and report discrepancies.
* Carry out lens re-sleeving activity for orders within UK market
* Logistics activity such as packing and shipment of goods
* Facilitate and process frames and lenses for demo products
* Perform routine equipment cleaning and calibration checks and assist in preventive maintenance scheduling
* Support lens manufacturing processes, including handling, inspection, labelling, and packaging.
* Conduct periodic maintenance activities on laser systems following work instructions, logging results on asset control software
* Organize and sort R&D lens sample collection
* Conduct trials on laser systems following protocols/guidance
* Conduct measurements of lens features on microscopes
* Grasp measurement concepts and understand importance of quality measurements
* Perform basic analysis on measurement results
* Liaise with other manufacturing sites to organize lens sample deliveries and lens sourcing for trials
* Organise calibration for production equipment (e.g. power meters)
* Purchase order requests
* Receipt & booking in of orders
* Shipping items internationally
* Assist in the set up and validation of laser systems
To support Customer Service & Supply Chain Manager:
* Monitor and record customer orders - input data into order management systems and ensure accuracy
* Support order processing: creating invoices, printing documentation, and arranging shipments
* Coordinate with logistics partners to ensure timely delivery and resolve shipping issues
* Provide reporting support for order status and inventory
* Act as a backup manufacturing operator for production days
Qualifications:
* 3+ years’ experience working within a busy environment.
* Experience on all MS Office applications, including an excellent working knowledge of MS excel.
* Analytical skills.
* Previous experience of working within Optics is desirable.
* Previous experience of working within manufacturing is desirable.
* Must be a team player with the ability to work cross functionally as an individual contributor in a fast paced, startup environment.
* Ability to work with people at all levels of the organization
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