Production Team Lead (Weekend, Fri - Sun)
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.
Join us at our in-person hiring event! 🎉👓
➡️ $1,000 sign-on bonus for ⭐WEEKEND⭐ shift ⬅️
You're 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.
When: Friday, September 12 & Saturday, September 13 2025 @ 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. EST
Where: Zenni Optical Lab - 4531 Industrial Center Dr., Obetz, OH
🗓️ RSVP ➡️ here ⬅️ Please make sure to bring your resume.
Available Shifts:
Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Friday - Sunday 6:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
(must be available for overtime as needed)
These are just some of the amazing benefits we offer all full-time employees:
🥪 Free Lunch Daily
💙 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
📚 Learn to Earn Program – Build your career while you work! Full-time employees who complete qualified training certifications and apply those skills on the job can earn quarterly pay increases of $0.25–$0.50 per hour per certification. Multiple certifications can compound for larger raises. Participation is based on performance, company values, and business needs, making it a great opportunity to be rewarded for your growth, contribution, and commitment to the team!
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: 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)
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.
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