Director, Optical Lab

Warby Parker

Las Vegas (NV)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Flexible vacation policy

Paid Holidays

Retirement savings plan with a company match

Parental leave

Education Reimbursement

Free eyewear

Job summary

A leading optical company is looking for a Director to oversee their optical manufacturing facility in Las Vegas, NV. The role involves managing production operations, leading a large team, and ensuring high quality and safety standards while optimizing performance and resources. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of operations management experience and a Lean Six Sigma certification. The position offers a full-time contract with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

10+ years of hands-on facility operations management experience.
Experience managing an optical lab manufacturing operation.
Ability to lead a large team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Oversee optical lab operations and manage day-to-day operations.
Develop and execute site strategy and priorities.
Manage site budget and scale production based on business needs.

Skills

Facility operations management

Managing production budgets

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

People management

Communication skills

Project management

Lean Six Sigma Certification

Job description

Warby Parker is on the hunt for a data‑driven, experienced Director to lead our in‑house optical manufacturing facility located in Las Vegas, NV. In this role, you will run the production operations and continuously improve the facility in a sustainable and safe way. You will lead a world‑class team of core management and production associates and oversee day‑to‑day lab operations in a fast‑paced, rapidly growing environment. If you take your work seriously (but not yourself!), you may be just the person we’re looking for.

What you’ll do

Oversee the optical lab operations, safety protocols, quality, service levels, and hiring and development of staff (including the management of 200+ individuals).
Develop and execute the site strategy, priorities, and projects to support WP business, ensuring the delivery of high‑quality orders on time in a safe and fun environment at the lowest cost.
Manage the site budget and maximize the impact of resources while scaling production up and down according to business needs and seasonality.
Liaise between Warby Parker HQ and Lab facility, consulting on operating procedures, safety, product quality, and the introduction of new products in the market.
Motivate employees to achieve and exceed financial and production targets.
Ensure equipment is properly maintained to achieve target efficiencies and performance.
Collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders and manage the bandwidth of both personal responsibilities and the team’s roles.

Who you are

Backed by 10+ years of hands‑on facility operations management in a made‑to‑assemble production environment.
Experienced with managing production budgets and/or facility P&L reports.
Deep experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and/or Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), specifically in leveraging data to optimize material flow and labor planning.
A technical aptitude that enables quick understanding and troubleshooting of complex mechanical, robotic, or proprietary manufacturing equipment.
A naturally resourceful people manager, specifically with a background in leading a large team of manufacturing associates.
A positive team leader (and exceptional team player!) who can quickly build respect within their team and across stakeholder groups.
Equipped with strong communication skills and the ability to inspire and motivate the team to improve everyday.
Understanding of the technical, regulatory, commercial, operational, and logistics implications of managing day‑to‑day service providers.
Not on the Office of Inspector General’s List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).
Project management experience, having led high‑visibility projects from start to finish with measurable results, clearly communicating with stakeholders along the way.
Significant experience managing an optical lab manufacturing operation including finishing and surfacing.
Experience with capital planning and facility layout design, including leading major facility expansions or technology implementation projects.
Proud owner of a Lean Six Sigma Certification.

Some benefits of working at Warby Parker for full‑time employees

Health, vision, and dental insurance
Life and AD&D Insurance
Flexible vacation policy
Paid Holidays
Retirement savings plan with a company match
Parental leave (non‑birthing parents included)
Short‑term disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Bereavement Support
Education Reimbursement
Free eyewear
And more (just ask!)

Warby Parker is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, military status, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.

About Us

Warby Parker was founded with a mission: to inspire and impact the world with vision, purpose, and style.

We’re constantly asking ourselves how we can do more and make a greater impact, and that starts by reimagining everything that a company and industry can be. We want to demonstrate that a business can scale while doing good in the world, without charging a premium for it. And we’ve learned that it takes creativity, empathy, and innovation to achieve that goal.

Since the day we launched in 2010, we’ve pioneered ideas, designed products, and developed technologies that help people see. We offer everything you need for happier eyes at a price that leaves you with money in your pocket, from designer‑quality glasses and contacts to eye exams and vision tests, and you can meet us online, at our stores, or even in your home. Wherever and whenever you need it, we’re there to make exceptional vision care simple and accessible. (Delightful, too.)

Ultimately, we believe in vision for all, which is why for every pair of glasses or sunglasses we sell, a pair of glasses is distributed to someone in need through our Buy a Pair, Give a Pair program.

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