Production Team Lead; Weekend, Fri - Sun

Who We Are

Zenni Optical is on a mission to make prescription eyewear affordable and accessible. Since 2003 we’ve grown into a global brand, with complete prescription pairs for adults and kids starting at under $10, and over 51 million glasses sold.

Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, we are the Official Eyewear sponsor for teams and brands, and we collaborate with designers and taste makers to bring our brand to life.

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You are invited to our Open Lab Hiring Event. We are hiring for a number of full-time weekday and weekend Production and Distribution roles at our state-of-the-art facility.

We are currently looking for an experienced Production Team Lead to join our team in Obetz, Ohio. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of optical operations and people management experience. Opened in 2020, our facility enables us to provide 2-3 day rush delivery. The Manufacturing Team is recognized for reliability, precision, and quality. We prioritize dedication and efficiency to ensure our products reach customers promptly and at an affordable price.

Shift

Hours:

Friday - Sunday 6:00 am - 6:30 pm (must be available for overtime as needed, including weekdays)

Compensation: $25 - $30/hour + $1.50 Shift Differential (based on applicable experience)

• Partner with Supervisor to ensure consistent and productive line flow
• Assist in training employees and perform audits
• Resolve errors and manage associate relations on the floor
• Ensure daily / monthly KPIs are met
• Adherence to all company policies, processes, and procedures (Health & Safety Awareness)

• Ability to work overtime and weekday hours as needed
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Kno wledge of workplace safety best practices
• Strong interpersonal, conflict management, and time management
• Strong statistical skills, problem solving and data analysis
• Technical ability and competence in software tools including Microsoft Office Suite and various optical management software
• Experience in evaluating equipment, product and process development, and solving production problems
• Prior leadership experience
• Fluent in English (speaking and writing)
• Previous optical manufacturing experience (a bonus)

• Employee Paid Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401K & matching)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Public Holidays)
• Training & Development
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Vision insurance
• Free Lunch Daily
• Referral program

As a condition of employment for this role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment drug testing in accordance with our company policies and applicable law.

Zenni Optical is an equal opportunity workplace and considers applications without regard to race, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

We strive to build a diverse team and encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the qualifications.

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