Production Team Lead (Weekday, Mon - Thurs)

Who We Are

Zenni pioneered the online eyewear industry in 2003 with a mission to make eyewear affordable and accessible for everyone. With complete prescription pairs starting under $10, Zenni offers adults and children the freedom to see clearly and express themselves through a wide selection of high-quality prescription glasses, sunglasses, protective eyewear, and non-prescription frames - curated with fashion, function, and style in mind.

Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Zenni has redefined the traditional retail model, emerging as the premier destination for online eyewear in the United States while surpassing 70 million frames sold globally.

Zenni is proud to be the Official Eyewear of the San Francisco 49ers, Columbus Crew, Monster Jam, WWE, Team Liquid, and more. Zenni has collaborated with designers and tastemakers on exclusive collections, including Chase Stokes and George and Claire Kittle. For more information, visit zenni.com.

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

Compensation: $25 - $30/hour (based on applicable experience)

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

• Previous leadership experience
• Minimum 5 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.

At Zenni Optical, people remain the heart of our mission, even as we embrace technology that moves us forward. While we recognize the immense promise of AI, we are equally mindful of its limitations and use these tools strictly to assist our Talent Acquisition team rather than replace human judgment. We utilize AI tools as a collaborative partner to create content–such as job descriptions, interview questions, and outreach messaging–and review resumes, but we maintain a firm commitment to human-led hiring where AI never makes a final decision. Every selection is determined by a member of our team to ensure every candidate is personally valued by a human rather than an algorithm.

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.