Hance C. Loyd

About Hance C. Loyd

As a General Manager at EssilorLuxottica, I oversee the daily operations of a high-volume optical manufacturing and assembly facility, with a focus on delivering quality, safety, and cost excellence. I have more than nine years of experience in the optical industry, with a background in operations management, project management, and finance.I am passionate about simplifying the complex and driving decision-making and growth for my organization and customers. I have successfully implemented lean six sigma principles and tools to improve processes, reduce waste, and increase productivity. I have also partnered with commercial account executives to manage and grow a $1.2M book of business, by implementing standardized processes, completing lean initiatives, and maintaining and fostering customer relationships. My mission is to empower my team of 40+ employees to achieve operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Experience

1. Sr General Manager

   EssilorLuxottica

   Dec 2022 — Present · Tacoma, WA, US

   Directed day-to-day manufacturing operations with P&L ownership for a $25M+ facility, leading a 40+ person workforce across production, quality, maintenance, shipping, and customer service- Led operational improvements in service level performance and lab quality, resulting in $4.8M+ in incremental revenue through improved retention and volume growth- Executed layout redesigns and cut-to-finish process conversions, reducing annual labor costs by $200K and improving productivity by 30%- Reduced defect rates by 47% through root cause analysis, staff training, and strengthened quality control systems- Ensured regulatory compliance with manufacturing, quality, and safety standards (FDA, OSHA, ANSI), maintaining disciplined operating systems in a regulated environment- Owned the annual budget cycle, aligning labor, capital, and operating expense plans with operational goals and performance targets- Led and developed production supervisors and frontline leaders, reinforcing accountability and Lean principles to sustain improvements in cost, quality, and service.

Education

• The University of Texas at Arlington

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

• The University of Texas at Arlington

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)