Senior Director, Manufacturing
Warby Parker
- New York City, NY
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure we are meeting or exceeding key metrics related to safety, quality, fulfillment time, cost, and inventory to accomplish company goals
- Research and implement cutting-edge technology, processes and strategies that could significantly impact our metrics and team effectiveness
- Design and execute a long-term strategic vision for our manufacturing network with a focus on capacity, optimal cost structure, and efficiency
- Leverage operational and cross-functional departments (including finance, customer service, production, and employee management) as well as data analytics tools and software applications to drive results and collaborate on strategic projects
- Support execution of new product launches by providing technical assessment, cost estimates, and potential capital expenditures (CapEx).
- Streamline and implement new structures, processes, and roles that create speed and efficiency, and support rapidly shifting business demands.
- Develop key metrics and tracking routines to ensure the team is accountable for the manufacturing budget including CapEx.
- Manage and develop a highly engaged team, including two manufacturing site directors as well as a corporate team, ensuring the proper organizational structure to track results and execute projects collaboratively
- Backed by a bachelor's degree in business, engineering, supply chain management, or a related field
- Equipped with 11+ years' hands-on experience in manufacturing operations, and/or supply chain management over multiple sites
- Armed with a proven track record of developing, coaching, training, and retaining top talent with high levels of engagement
- Ability to collaborate with Senior Leaders and work collectively to achieve business goals
- A strategic thinker and strong cross-functional collaborator who communicates effectively online and in person
- Able to lift up to 25 lbs
- Not on the Officer of Inspector General's List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE)
- Up to 25% of your time will be spent traveling and at our Las Vegas optical lab
- Expect to work 3 days per week from our NYC headquarters and 2 days per week from our Sloatsburg, NY optical lab-you'll be an essential team player, on the ground in several places!
- Advanced engineering degree and/or Lean Six Sigma certification
- Optical industry experience
- 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!)