Production Team Lead - Full Time - (Weekday, Mon- Thur)

Who We Are

Born from a mission to make prescription eyewear affordable and accessible to everyone, Zenni Optical has been changing the way people see the world since 2003. With complete prescription pairs for adults and kids starting at under $10, we’ve grown into a global brand with over 51 million pairs of glasses sold — and counting!

Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, we're proud to be the Official Eyewear of the San Francisco 49ers, Boston Celtics, Monster Jam, Ghost Gaming, TSM, Major League Pickleball and more. We've also partnered with tastemakers and designers like Chase Stokes, Jrue Holiday, and George and Claire Kittle to bring our brand to life in bold, meaningful ways.

Innovation is at the heart of everything we do at Zenni — from our revolutionary EyeQLenz™ with Zenni ID Guard™ glasses to our cutting-edge VR Vision Screener, we're constantly exploring new ways to improve vision and enhance lives. For more information, please visit zenni.com/press.

Candidate safety is important to us. Please note that all official communication will only be sent from @zennioptical.com addresses.

About the Role

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 state-of-the-art manufacturing facility enables us to provide 2-3 day rush delivery. The Manufacturing Team is recognized for their reliability, precision, and commitment to quality. We prioritize dedication and efficiency to ensure our products reach customers promptly and at an affordable price.

Want to learn more about our team? Watch our story and see how we're making an impact—check out the video below!

Shift Hours: Monday - Thursday 7:00 am - 5:30 pm (must be available for overtime as needed, including weekends)

Compensation: $24 - $30/hour

Responsibilities:

Partner with Supervisor to ensure consistent and productive line flow

Assist in training employees and perform audits

Resolve errors and associate relations on the floor

Maintain good housekeeping

Ensure daily / monthly KPIs are met

Adherence to all company policies, processes, and procedures (i.e. Health & Safety Awareness)

Basic Qualifications:

Ability to work overtime and weekday hours as needed

Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment

Knowledge of workplace safety best practices

Strong interpersonal, conflict management, and time management

Strong statistical skills, problem solving and data analysis

Technical ability and competent in software tools including (Microsoft Office Suite and various optical management softwares)

Experience in evaluating equipment, product and process development, and solving production problems

Prior leadership experience

Fluent in English (speaking and writing)

Previous optical manufacturing (is a bonus!)

Benefits

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

Dental insurance

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.

We look forward to hearing from you!

We strive to build a diverse team of individuals with a broad range of experience and perspectives. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t feel you meet all the qualifications.

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.