Optical Manufacturing Production Lead

Warby Parker; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,307 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Paid sick leave

Paid Holidays

Vacation days per year

Retirement savings plan (401(k))

Parental leave

Short-term disability

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Bereavement Support

Optical Education Reimbursement

Free eyewear

Job summary

Warby Parker in Sloatsburg, NY, is seeking a data-driven production supervisor to lead our in-house optical manufacturing team on the BHD shift. You will manage a world-class group of Production Associates in a fast-growing environment, ensuring smooth daily operations and adherence to quality standards.

You’ll report to the Production Manager and focus on coaching, safety, and continuous improvement. If you value hands-on leadership and clear accountability, you may be the right fit for this

Qualifications

• 3+ years of work experience, including at least 12 months in a leadership role within production.
• Experience supervising a team of hourly workers in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills for one-on-one and team feedback.
• Committed to safety practices and incident prevention in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with a strong work ethic and hands-on leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Supervise 15+ hourly employees in a specific manufacturing department
• Provide regular feedback, mentoring through one-on-ones and quarterly check-ins
• Communicate daily production goals and metrics and drive throughput
• Ensure safety practices and raise concerns when necessary; conduct trainings
• Partner with Production Manager to identify development opportunities
• Lead by example; coach and promote accountability
• Conduct trainings, coaching, and monitoring across lab positions
• Direct associates to support other departments when needed
• Drive production to meet and exceed goals
• Maintain safety standards and monitor breakage with timely feedback

Skills

Production leadership

Team supervision

Communication

Safety compliance

Coaching/mentoring

Job description

Warby Parker in Sloatsburg, NY, is seeking a data-driven production supervisor to lead our in-house optical manufacturing team on the BHD shift. You will manage a world-class group of Production Associates in a fast-growing environment, ensuring smooth daily operations and adherence to quality standards.

You’ll report to the Production Manager and focus on coaching, safety, and continuous improvement. If you value hands-on leadership and clear accountability, you may be the right fit for this