Production Supervisor

Since 1854, the innovation and creativity of Louis Vuitton's expert craftsmanship has been passed from generation to generation. Louis Vuitton U.S. Manufacturing (LVUSM) is a part of this rich history and tradition, and proudly operates workshops in California and Texas.

Our new Texas workshop is seeking a Production Supervisor, to join our thriving team and operations. As an integral member of the production team reporting to the Production Manager, the Production Supervisor will manage the manufacturing processes required in the production of Louis Vuitton fine leather goods. In this role, you will be responsible for leading and motivating a team of Artisans while exceeding superior customer satisfaction.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Advocating and cultivating change management initiatives throughout Louis Vuitton U.S. Manufacturing.
• Coach and mentor Artisans by identifying developmental opportunities and recognizing accomplishments.
• Enhance production objectives and ensure that efficiency, productivity, cost, and quality standards are met.
• Manage performance, absenteeism, and employee relations while partnering with Human Resources.
• Perform weekly quality audits and conduct root cause analysis to ensure timely action plans.
• Engage in new product development initiatives to meet the client's needs within established time frames
• Act as an environmental, health, and safety champion for all associates.
• Understand team dynamics and build cross-functional teams to capitalize on productivity and efficiency to meet project deadlines.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects within the company with cross-functional teams.
• Participate in occasional benchmark trips to European facilities, sharing best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned as deemed necessary and dictated by business needs.

Joining our team means directly participating in the development of our products, contributing to the achievement of our manufacturing and quality objectives, and thus meeting the needs of the Louis Vuitton client in the United States. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy collaborating with high-caliber talent to achieve common goals, we want to meet you!

PRINCIPAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED

Education, previous work experience and special skills required.

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, or equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree.

3+ years of work experience in a supervisory or lead role in a manufacturing environment.

Strong leadership skills with the ability to facilitate ideas and influence direction.

Proven knowledge of lean manufacturing principles i.e. 5S, Kaizen, etc.

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); ERP experience, i.e. JDE and / or SAP.

Spanish and / or French proficiency is a plus. Language classes are available to improve fluency.

Capacity and agility to learn and navigate various systems and tools, both industry standard and Louis Vuitton-specific.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes :

Louis Vuitton is a company that respects the uniqueness of each employee and offers everyone the means to find their place and thrive. We promote initiatives aimed at supporting professional equality for everyone. We strive to go above and beyond purely symbolic measures by building a culture focused on meaningful strategies aimed at creating an inclusive workforce.

In addition to a generous benefits package, our teams are eligible for great training opportunities and career development, both locally and globally. Make your career a beautiful journey, apply today!