Optical Laboratory Manager

2 months ago


Columbia, Illinois, United States Hoya Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Optical Laboratory Manager to lead our team in St. Louis, MO. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of our laboratory, ensuring the highest level of quality and efficiency in our production processes.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lab Operations Management: Oversee the safe and efficient operation of the laboratory, ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Team Leadership: Lead and motivate a team of employees to achieve performance and objectives goals, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
  • Quality Control: Analyze operational data, develop, and implement action plans to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), ensuring all employees are properly trained to meet performance standards.
  • Financial Management: Monitor and control all costs, responsible for reviewing and approving vendor invoices up to $2,500.00, and increasing the profitability and growth of the location.
  • Staffing and Training: Forecast staffing needs accurately, adjust staffing levels up or down to meet the business plan, and plan and direct employee training required to stay abreast of new product introductions.
  • Safety and Security: Maintain a safe working environment for employees, customers, vendors, and visitors, ensuring all employees complete appropriate safety training.
  • Customer Service: Maintain a highly responsive customer approach with extraordinary service and quality, partnering with the local salesforce to develop and maintain new customer relationships.
Requirements
  • Education: Bachelor's degree preferred, may include a combination of education and experience.
  • Experience: At least 5 years of supervisory level experience required, management level preferred.
  • Skills: Proven background in ophthalmic optics, excellent customer service, communication, and organizational skills, critical thinking skills, and intermediate financial knowledge.
  • Other: Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, logically, and coherently at levels of the organization, results-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities, and exemplify and be an influential team leader.
About Hoya

Hoya is a passionate leader in optical technology innovation, committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices. We maintain a diverse and inclusive work environment, celebrating differences and promoting innovation. Our foundation is built upon a culture that supports and inspires employee uniqueness, connecting us to our diverse customers and communities we serve.



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