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# Director of Manufacturing at Pair Eyewear, Inc.

- **Company:** Pair Eyewear, Inc.
- **Location:** Irvine, CA
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-09-08
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-12
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/paireyewear/829eaa30-3e2b-4d52-8239-e211518dd3ff

## Job description

At Pair Eyewear, we believe in placing our people at the center of everything we do. We are dedicated to fostering a joyful and dynamic workplace, providing our employees with an environment where they can thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Pair Eyewear is looking for an experienced Director of Manufacturing to lead our Irvine optical lab and glasses manufacturing facility. You will own day-to-day production operations end-to-end — from lens fabrication through final assembly — and be the site's single point of accountability for throughput, quality, cost, and people. This is a hands-on operating role: you'll build the staffing, scheduling, and metrics discipline that lets us scale output without sacrificing quality, and you'll be a close strategic partner to our COO, VP of Design, R&D, and Sourcing, and other leaders as we plan the site's next phase of growth.

What You'll Do:

- Own full P&L and operating performance for the Irvine facility, serving as the site's single leader across lens lab and glasses manufacturing.
- Improve process efficiency and throughput speed — identifying and resolving bottlenecks in the production line — with no downside to quality or safety.
- Design and implement a robust labor staffing and scheduling model, including shift planning, cross-training, and productivity measurement systems tied to clear per-operator and per-line targets.
- Own cost-per-unit performance, building visibility into cost drivers and running structured initiatives to reduce them without compromising quality.
- Instill rigorous site management practices: daily/weekly metrics reviews, standard operating procedures, and a continuous improvement (Lean / Six Sigma-style) cadence across the facility.
- Lead effective cross-functional collaboration with Procurement, Fulfillment, Logistics, and CX to meet or exceed standards related to fulfillment time, cost, quality, safety, and inventory control.
- Be a thoughtful, data-driven contributor to strategic initiatives alongside the COO, Head of R&D, and other company leaders — including capacity planning, new product introduction, and infrastructure investment.
- Evaluate and implement equipment, tooling, and technology upgrades that meaningfully improve throughput, quality, or cost, partnering with internal stakeholders to build a best-in-class facility.
- Recruit, coach, and develop a strong production leadership team and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement on the floor.

Who You Are:

- A hands-on operator — organized, metrics-driven, engaging leader
- A strong cross-functional collaborator who communicates effectively with executives and production associates alike.
- Someone capable of leading high-visibility projects from start to finish with measurable results.

Need to Have:

- A bachelor's degree in business, engineering, supply chain management, or a related field.
- 10-15 years of hands-on manufacturing operations leadership, including 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.
- A proven track record of developing, coaching, training, and retaining top talent with high levels of engagement.

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.

Some Benefits and Perks of Working at Pair:

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

At Pair, we carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary. The pay range for this position is expected to be between $180,000 - 200,000 and will depend on your skills, qualifications, and experience. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives. We encourage all interested candidates to apply. Pair is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of actual or perceived age, ancestry, citizenship, color, disability, familial status, family responsibilities, gender identity/expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, personal appearance, political affiliation, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

## About Pair Eyewear, Inc.

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Pair Eyewear offers customizable prescription and non-prescription glasses and sunglasses with interchangeable Top Frames, enabling wearers to change their style instantly.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series C; total funding $148.5M)
- **Headquarters**: New York, New York, United States
- **Founded**: 2017
- **Founders**: Nathan (Nathan Levin, co-founder/CEO) and Sophia (Sophia Edelstein, co-founder) – per company story

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Eyewear / Retail Apparel and Fashion
- **Target customers**: B2C – kids, teens, and adults; also wholesale/retail partnerships
- **Mission**: To deliver joy through eyecare that’s as dynamic as you are, and to make high‑quality, customizable eyewear affordable and fun.

## Products & Services
- **Pair Eyewear (Core Product)**: Prescription and non‑prescription glasses and sunglasses. Customers buy a base frame and can snap on interchangeable Top Frames (magnetic, patented design) to create hundreds of looks. Sold via direct‑to‑consumer website (paireyewear.com) and select retail partners.
- **Top Frames**: A library of interchangeable, fashion‑forward toppers – sold individually or in bundles.
- **Social Impact Program (“A Pair, for a Pair”)**: For every pair purchased, Pair donates a pair of glasses to a child in need through partner The Eyelliance.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed
- **Key Metric (Annual Revenue)**: ~$20M (LinkedIn estimate, 2026)
- **Total Funding**: $148.5M across eight rounds including:
  - Seed (2018): $1.0M from 5 investors
  - Series A (2021): $12.0M led by Javelin Venture Partners
  - Series C (May 2023 and Oct 2023): $75.0M led by Prysm Capital
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Prysm Capital (lead Series C), Javelin Venture Partners, additional undisclosed investors. Also partners with The Eyelliance for impact.
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - 83 employees (down 8.7% YoY) but job postings increased 400% YoY (5 active roles as of mid‑2026)
  - Operates in six countries (US, Canada, UK, Philippines, Colombia, South Africa) with five US offices
  - Employer rating 4.2/5 on LinkedIn (16 reviews)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Patented interchangeable Top Frame technology** – a unique moat that makes customization easy and differentiates from traditional eyewear.
- **Direct‑to‑consumer model** circumvents the legacy Luxottica‑dominated supply chain, enabling lower prices (especially for kids).
- **Strong brand story** built around self‑expression and fun, reinforced by a social mission (one‑for‑one giveback).
- **First‑mover in the customizable kids’ eyewear space** with a rotating style library that drives repeat purchases.

## Strategic Focus
- **Scaling direct sales** and expanding wholesale/retail partnerships (VP of Global Wholesale & Retail recently hired).
- **Growing the Top Frame library** with new collaborations and designer collections.
- **International expansion** – already in six countries, with logistics operations in the Philippines and others.
- **Deepening social impact** to strengthen brand loyalty.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Values include “Lead With Empathy,” “Solve Customer Problems,” “Learn, Adapt, and Act,” and “Collaborate Openly and Honestly.” Emphasis on joy and dynamic change.
- **Work Model**: Hybrid with flexibility – roles can be onsite, hybrid, or remote depending on function (Built In NYC lists a “Hybrid Workspace” with flexible in‑office time).
- **Perks & Benefits**:
  - Flexible PTO, paid holidays, paid sick leave, volunteer time off
  - Medical, dental, vision insurance, plus wellness benefits
  - 401(k) with company equity options
  - Generous parental leave
  - Free eyewear for employee and deep discounts for family/friends
  - Gym membership / wellness initiatives
- **Engineering & Growth**: Small but agile team (83 people); tech roles include Senior Business Systems Analyst, Creative Director, Paid Search/SEO Manager, and Supply Chain Coordinator.

## Sources
1. [LinkedIn – Pair Eyewear](https://www.linkedin.com/company/paireyewear)
2. [Built In NYC – Pair Eyewear](https://www.builtinnyc.com/company/pair-eyewear)
3. [Company About Page – paireyewear.com](https://paireyewear.com/pages/about)
4. [Careers Page – jobs.ashbyhq.com](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/paireyewear)

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