Production Supervisor (BHD)

Warby Parker•Sloatsburg, NY

22d•$56,875 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Warby Parker is looking for a data-driven, experienced production supervisor for their in-house optical manufacturing facility in Sloatsburg, NY. This role will be responsible for running the production for the BHD shift. Reporting into the Production Manager, the supervisor will lead a team of Production Associates in a fast-paced, rapidly growing environment.

Requirements

3+ years of work experience
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!)
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
Able to 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)

Responsibilities

Supervise 15+ hourly employees in a specific manufacturing department
Support the 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 the 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 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

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation package that includes a competitive base salary/hourly rate and variable compensation for eligible employees
Eligible for overtime pay if required to work more than 40 hours in a workweek (non-exempt employees)
Health, vision, and dental insurance (full-time employees)
Life and AD&D Insurance (full-time employees)
Paid sick leave (full-time and part-time employees)
Paid Holidays (full-time employees)
Vacation days per year (full-time employees)
Retirement savings plan (401(k)) (full-time employees)
Parental leave (non-birthing parents included) (full-time employees)
Short-term disability (full-time employees)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (full-time and part-time employees)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (full-time and part-time employees)
Bereavement Support (full-time employees)
Optical Education Reimbursement (full-time employees)
Free eyewear (full-time and part-time employees)