Production Supervisor

Warby Parker is on the hunt for a data-driven, experienced shift supervisor for our in-house optical manufacturing facility in Sloatsburg, NY. This role will be responsible for running the production for 2nd shift. Reporting into the Production Manager, you will be tasked with leading a world-class team of Production Associates 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—keep reading!

What you’ll do: 

• Supervise 15 hourly employees in a specific manufacturing department
• Support your team by delivering regular feedback, mentoring through one-on-ones and quarterly check-ins, and identifying development opportunities
• Communicate all daily production goals and metrics with the team, maintaining accountability for throughput and performance while identifying new ways to streamline processes in your department
• Ensure safety practices are being followed by team members (raising concerns to management when necessary) and conduct other job-specific trainings
• Partner with the Production Manager to identify strengths and opportunities for each Associate’s continued success and development 
• Lead by example, continuously coaching and promoting accountability 
• Conduct trainings, coaching, and monitoring using your functional knowledge of all lab positions
• Direct Associates to lend support in other departments if needed
• Drive production to meet and/or exceed specified goals
• Maintain safety standards, monitor breakage, and give timely feedback

Who you are:

• Equipped with 3 years of work experience (and specifically at least 12 months of production experience in a leadership role)
• Experienced leading or managing a team or project 
• A team player who’s willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done (and done right!)
• Armed with a super-strong work ethic
• An effective communicator (in person, over email, via carrier pigeon—all of it)
• Obsessively attentive to detail
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Someone who can stand and/or walk for up to 8–10 hours and is able to push, pull, squat, bend, and reach with or without reasonable accommodation
• Not on the Office of Inspector General’s List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE)

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!)