Department Manager Photo Lab - Internal

London Drugs INTERNAL; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

London Drugs is seeking a Department Manager for the Photo Lab in Campbell River. You will direct Photo Lab staff to maintain customer service, quality standards, and efficient production, while driving sales and inventory control.

You will also handle hiring, scheduling, payroll, and staff development, coaching employees toward advancement and ensuring adherence to company policies and objectives. The role requires leadership, organizational skills, and a hands-on approach in photofinishing

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include knowledge of technical, mechanical, and digital photofinishing.
• Strong communication with customers, vendors, employees and management.
• Detail-oriented with problem-solving abilities.
• Proven leadership, delegation, and staff development skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct Photo Lab employees to maintain customer service, operational, and production standards.
• Hire, schedule, and manage payroll; train and develop staff for advancement.
• Lead the department toward achieving company goals in sales, inventory control, and payroll.

Skills

Photo lab knowledge

Leadership skills

Problem solving

Customer communication

Computer proficiency

Education

Management training courses completed

Job description

As a valued London Drugs family member, the opportunities for career growth are unlimited!

Here is a great chance for you to grow your skills and experience. We are currently hiring for:

Department Manager, Photo Lab

The Department Manager, Photo Lab is responsible for directing the Photo Lab employees to maintain customer service, operational, and production standards within the department.

In addition to the above, the Department Manager is responsible for hiring, scheduling, and payroll, as well as the ongoing training and development of staff. This position leads the department towards achieving company goals and objectives, including financial benchmarks in sales, inventory control and payroll.

Minimum requirements to be considered for this position:

• One or more years' experience as an Assistant One-Hour Lab Department Manager.
• A current performance review indicating that you are considered ready for promotion.
• Successful completion of all management training courses that are mandatory for your current position (refer to the current Required Training chart on the Employee Portal).
• Extensive knowledge of technical, mechanical, and digital photofinishing.
• Skill in all computer operating systems and software currently in use in Photofinishing and the One-Hour Lab.
• Detail-oriented, with excellent skills in investigating and solving problems.
• A positive attitude, support of Company initiatives, and commitment to achieving Company objectives. Proven ability to build the business.
• Dedication to following and enforcing all Company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, employees, and management.
• Well organized, able to work independently.
• Sound supervisory, delegation, and leadership skills.
• Ability to train, coach, and develop employees in their current position and in preparation for advancement.

London Drugs is an equal opportunity employer.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work applicable to this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.