Director of Manufacturing

The role

You will lead the Irvine optical lab and glasses manufacturing facility. You will own day-to-day production operations from lens fabrication through final assembly.

What you will do

• Own full P&L and operating performance for the Irvine facility.
• Improve process efficiency and throughput speed.
• Design and implement a labor staffing and scheduling model.
• Own cost-per-unit performance.
• Instill rigorous site management practices.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with Procurement, Fulfillment, Logistics, and CX.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives including capacity planning and new product introduction.
• Evaluate and implement equipment, tooling, and technology upgrades.
• Recruit, coach, and develop a production leadership team.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, supply chain management, or a related field.
• 10-15 years of hands-on manufacturing operations leadership.
• Significant experience running a large single-site production facility (100+ associates) with full ownership of throughput, labor, and cost metrics.
• Demonstrated experience building or overhauling labor staffing/scheduling models.
• Proven track record of developing, coaching, training, and retaining top talent.

Nice to have

• Optical lab / RX lab manufacturing experience (surfacing, finishing, edging, or assembly).
• Advanced engineering degree
• Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Experience with WMS, ERP, or MES systems for labor and material planning.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance
• Generous vacation policy
• Retirement savings plan options
• Free eyewear (plus discounts for family and friends)

About the company

Pair Eyewear is dedicated to fostering a joyful and dynamic workplace. They place their people at the center of everything they do.