Eyewear Lab Lead — Quality & Training

VisionWorks; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 23,419 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

VisionWorks in Kentucky is hiring a Lab Supervisor to lead eyewear lab operations, drive quality, and ensure prescription accuracy. You will train staff, maintain equipment, and manage inventory and safety compliance onsite.

The role requires an HS Diploma or equivalent, 1–5 years of related experience, and strong English literacy for procedures and safety instructions. Expect a full-time schedule in Elizabethtown, KY.

Qualifications

• Must meet all Lab Certification requirements.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English to understand procedures and warnings.
• Favorable background check result.
• Must have own vehicle and be an insured, licensed driver in current state of residence.
• Demonstrate practical application of optical theory and math.

Responsibilities

• Verify customer options are delivered as promised.
• Recruit, train and coach lab associates on equipment and certification steps.
• Ensure lab equipment calibration and maintenance; manage inventories and expenses.
• Collaborate with store goals with lab team; monitor work orders.
• Control inventory shrinkage by tracking breakage and exchanges.
• Schedule lab staff per payroll guidelines and demand.
• Perform performance appraisals and coaching as needed.
• Enforce safety rules and hazardous materials policies.
• May supervise store operations in absence of management.
• Uphold company culture and code of conduct.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Supervisory skills

Read English

Education

HS Diploma; GED or equivalent

Job description

VisionWorks in Kentucky is hiring a Lab Supervisor to lead eyewear lab operations, drive quality, and ensure prescription accuracy. You will train staff, maintain equipment, and manage inventory and safety compliance onsite.

The role requires an HS Diploma or equivalent, 1–5 years of related experience, and strong English literacy for procedures and safety instructions. Expect a full-time schedule in Elizabethtown, KY.