LAB MANAGER Job in Tyler 75703, Texas US
National Vision, Inc. (NVI) is the fourth largest optical retailer in the United States, operating over 670 retail locations in 44 states through the U.S. National Vision employs over 6,000 employees and our retail divisions include America's Best Contacts Eyeglasses, Eyeglass World, Vision Centers inside select Wal-Marts, Vista Optical inside Fred Meyer and Optical Centers on select military bases. National Vision has plans to open over 40 America's Best and Military locations annually.
Eyeglass World is hiring for a: Lab Manager
Position: Manage the operation of the lab to ensure quality and same day service standards are met, all lab employees are properly trained, lens inventory procedures are maintained, and equipment maintenance/repairs are performed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities/Store Operations:
- Execution of same day service using "Ready When Promised" production board.
- Ensure that all completed eye wear conforms to Company standards and tolerances.
- Ensure that all lab employees are properly trained on all lab equipment and that they continue to develop their knowledge of laboratory techniques.
- Ensure that the store maintains a proper level of lenses and lab supplies to ensure prompt customer service.
- Identify additional training needs of lab employees in order to minimize breakage.
- Assist the General Manager in controlling inventory shrinkage through the monitoring and recording of breakage and accurate and timely inventories.
- Ensure lab employee scheduling is in compliance with payroll guidelines while considering skill levels.
- Ensure that all Lab Technicians wear protective eye wear in the lab at all times.
- Ensure that machine maintenance is performed to maintain lab machinery and such machinery is clean and in good working order according to standards.
- Ensure that all equipment malfunctions are addressed immediately while informing the General Manager and retail staff of possible production delays.
- Ensure all safety rules and standards are followed.
- Ensure that all company guidelines are followed for waste disposal.
- Assist the General Manager in recruitment of qualified personnel for the lab.
- Conduct individual Performance Appraisals for all lab employees.
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform such other duties as assigned by management.
- Ensure compliance to all store and corporate policies.
Job Specifications:
- Previous lab experience of 2 years in both finishing and surfacing preferred.
- High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent preferred.
- Must be able to provide clear, concise communication to Upper Management.
- Must be able to perform repairs on all lab equipment.
- Must be able to operate all lab equipment.
- Must be able to stand during the majority of the work schedule.
- Must accurately transcribe words and numbers.
No Phone Calls, Please.
NVI is an Affirmative Action Employer EOE/M/F/D/V
Req. Code : 687
Division/Department : Eyeglass World