Production Manager

Manage manufacturing lab functions including, operations and safety within the Surfacing, Finishing, ARC, Shipping, and Stockroom departments during scheduled shift. Train and manage performance of staff to support KPI’s. Manage adequate staffing to meet business needs.

1. Oversee functions in all areas of the Manufacturing facility, including Surfacing, Finishing, ARC, Shipping and Stockroom through all stages of production.
2. Ensure breakage is analyzed and processes and procedures are developed and implemented to reduce breakage.
3. Ensure proper staffing is maintained in all areas of responsibility.
4. Ensure proper flow of work is maintained in the lab.
5. Work with Maintenance Manager to ensure machinery is properly maintained and problems solve machine issues.
6. Manage and execute all activities associated with respect to quality, customer service, cost, environmental, health and safety within assigned area.
7. Responsible for driving results and achieving operational goals and targets identified in “Key Performance Indicators” (KPI).
8. Achieve metrics and KPI’s to ensure exceptional customer service.

• Work closely with other staff members to maintain a well cross trained workforce.
• Responsible for recruiting, hiring, training, and coaching.
• Practice and comply with all requirements of OSHA, ANSI, EPA and Industry prescribed standards

Education:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience or education or
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent combination of experience and education

Experience & Background:

• Experience managing a diverse workforce in a fast-paced environment.
• Three (3) plus years managing in a high volume manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
• Knowledge of process workflows, procedures, and continuous improvement methodologies required.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read and comprehend complex, English instructions, correspondence, and/or memos is required, as is the capacity to write similar correspondence relaying opportunities or findings.
• Professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. · Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of Associates of the organization
• Skill to effectively present information in one-on-one and group settings is necessary.
• Bilingual ability, particularly in Spanish, is desirable.

Job Type: Full-time

Required experience:

• Management: 3 years
• Optical: 3 years

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.  IFB Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, and disability or genetics.

Maintenance Technician – Optical Lab

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Maintenance Tech supports maintenance initiatives by serving as the primary focal point for communications and maintenance activities. The Maintenance Tech also coordinates both routine and major maintenance shutdowns as required.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organizes work materials, writes work instructions, specifies safety needs, and optimizes the use of maintenance labor to maximize the performance and minimize the downtime of all lab equipment.
• Identifies and procures parts and materials needed for planned work orders and PM work orders.
• Writes purchase requests for repair and replacement parts, and contract services.
• Prioritizes planned, preventive, predictive, and project maintenance activity for assigned lab areas in concert with production schedules and equipment maintenance needs.
• Estimates labor requirements for all planned and preventive maintenance work orders.
• Conducts weekly meetings with Operations, Technical, and Maintenance employees to organize and prioritize maintenance work.
• Ensures weekend/downtime activities are coordinated.
• Creates, or changes PM’s as needed.
• Schedules maintenance activities with contractors on Preventative Maintenance on equipment.
• Assumes additional responsibilities and performs special projects as needed or directed.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years’ experience in a highly automated manufacturing, lean manufacturing/continuous flow operations.
• Demonstrated a proficiency in the use of a Computerized Maintenance Management System.
• Ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams.
• Demonstrated ability for independent decision-making.
• Flexible and responsive to the needs of the business.
• Ability to overcome obstacles and have the organizational skills necessary to complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to be proactive in problem solving and to lead the resolution of lab equipment problems.
• Effective oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work flexible hours and overtime as requested by Supervisor and Manager.
• Ability to work in a combination of seated, walking or standing position for up to 10 hours.
• Ability to use Outlook (email), Basic Word Document, and Basic Excel Spreadsheets.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate Degree or Maintenance Certification.

Working knowledge of Optical Terminolo

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.  IFB Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, and disability or genetics.

Job Summary: Is responsible for the quality manufacture of eyeglasses by operating a variety of optical equipment.

Location: Winston-Salem, NC

Reports to: Optical Lab Manager

Responsibilities:

• Reads computer generated and faxed prescription eyeglass orders.
• Enter data from orders in the computer.
• Assist lab editor in the production and fabrication of prescription eyeglasses.
• Type names and addresses into the computer to generate shipping labels.
• Trace frames on frame machine.
• Assures that all specifications and quality procedures are followed.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area.

Knowledge and skills:

• Must have the disposition to be a team player.
• Able to work in a fast paced, high stress area.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be willing to learn all of the laboratory equipment and be proficient in their operation.

Experience/Education: Must have high school diploma or GED .

***Note: Positions are available for 2nd shift ONLY at this time***

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.  IFB Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, and disability or genetics.

Position Description: Operates various types of sewing machines and sews to the proper specifications as outlined in the quality control procedure manual. Moves material from one section to another for maximum efficiency.

Reports To: Department Supervisor
Location: Winston-Salem, NC

Responsibilities:

• Check all safety devices to assure they are in working order and in place at all times.
• Check the quality of the work to assure that it meets all specification.
• Retrieve and /or distribute materials as needed.
• Notify supervisor of any quality or machinery problems.
• Material Handling of raw materials and/or sub-assemblies is also a part of the duties for this position.
• Operate various types of sewing machine proficiently, while achieving all production standards and goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Must have the ability to follow instructions.
• Must have ability to understand written and verbal specifications and translate

Experience and Education: Can be trained to do this job.

TEACHER OF THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED/CERTIFIED ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY SPECIALIST POSITIONS

Location: Winston-Salem, NC

IFB Solutions, in conjunction with Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools (WS/FCS) currently has two openings for Teacher of the Visually Impaired/Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist.  Applications are currently being accepted and will continue to be accepted until both positions have been filled.

BROAD SCOPE

Provide formal and informal training, guidance and assistance to educators, parents, service providers and agencies: as needed to a variety of students with visual impairments. Provide direct instruction to children with visual impairments. Serve as a resource to regular and Special Education teachers in designing short term instructional objectives as specified in the IEP.

Illustrative Examples of Work

• Direct, train and supervise instructional aides: as assigned.
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality in all matters relating to students and parents.
• Keep current with issues, laws and regulations regarding Orientation and Mobility Services and Special Education, educational trends, and other issues related to children with exceptional needs.
• Provide training, assistance and guidance to students, parents, educators and agencies regarding services to the visually handicapped.
• Attend in-service training, conferences and meetings: as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

MA/BS degree in Special Education with endorsement in VI or Visual Impairments and/or Orientation and Mobility is required. Extensive successful and responsible experience working with visually impaired youth in a school setting is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience in teaching Braille and very familiar with reading and writing Braille and Nemeth Code.
• Knowledge and capable of operating and teaching Assistive Technology to students who are blind and/or severely visually impaired; i.e. JAWS,
• ZOOMTEXT, Mobile Manager, Computer Programs, Digital Listening Devices and Braille Translation Software.
• Experience in: performing Vision and Media Assessments and writing these reports.
• Familiar with Orientation and Mobility concepts in order to provide direct instruction for the purpose of assisting visually impaired students to move about independently in the school and in the community, evaluate the progress of program participants and conduct on-going reviews of the IEPs.
• Be flexible and receptive to change.

If this sounds like the right fit for you, we want to hear from you!  Please email a cover letter and resume to:

HR@IFBSOLUTIONS.ORG

Attn: Recruiting