Lead Lab Tech |Optical Manufacturing

National Vision; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical retail company is seeking a Lead Lab Tech to oversee lab processes and manage a team. In this role, you will ensure efficient workflow, train associates, and maintain high standards in order processing. With a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, this opportunity is ideal for candidates with experience in manufacturing and inventory management.

Benefits

Generous Paid-Time-Off (PTO)

Bonus opportunities

401k with company match

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision benefits

Life Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability Insurance

Referral bonus program

Wellness Plan incentives

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of related work experience required.
• Prior experience in inventory management and software systems.
• Optical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead team, ensuring optimal workflow and training new associates.
• Monitor performance and assist Supervisor with reports.
• Process and route orders efficiently within the lab.

Skills

English literacy

Inventory Management

Manufacturing Operations

Team Leadership

Job description

Company Description

National Vision is one of the largest optical retail companies in the United States with over 1,100 stores. We operate four retail brands: America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, Eyeglass World, Vista Opticals inside select Fred Meyer stores, and on select military bases. We offer an innovative culture where training is a priority, hard work is praised, and career growth is a reality.

We're seeking an experienced Lead Lab Tech to join our team.

1st Shift Hours: Mondays-Fridays 6:00 am - 2:30 pm

Competitive base pay PLUS bi-weekly bonus opportunities, awesome PTO & other benefits!

Job Description

Our Production Lab Techs perform a variety of duties depending on their assigned department and lab needs. Techs help expedite job orders throughout the manufacturing process in a timely and efficient manner.

A team Lead is knowledgeable of all department tasks and capable of assisting at any station and performing any function within the department as needed.

The Lead Lab Tech's duties also include:

• Leading associates by ensuring they stay on task and are in the proper place for optimal workflow
• Training new associates according to the Supervisor's instructions and helping the Supervisor monitor performance and department functions
• Ensuring orders are processed and routed correctly within the lab
• Printing orders, editing errors, researching order failures, and processing lens breakage
• Assisting Supervisor as needed with reports, monitoring workflow, key production metrics, and department operation to efficiently process job orders
• Database work including DVI, specialized optical, and inventory management systems

Qualifications

• No specific education level required.
• Must be able to read and write English.
• REQUIRES A MINIMUM OF ONE (1) YEAR directly related work experience.
• Prior experience in inventory management and software systems, stock, warehouse, and manufacturing operations is necessary.
• Optical experience is desired.

Additional Information

Taking Care of our People!

National Vision offers a competitive benefits package. Some of the benefits include:

• Generous Paid-Time-Off (PTO) policy
• BONUS opportunities - including biweekly lab production bonus
• 401k with company match
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Flex Spending Account
• Vision benefits
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Referral bonus program
• Wellness Plan incentives
• Other insurance options, employee assistance, and much more

About National Vision Holdings, Inc.

National Vision Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: EYE) is one of the largest optical retail companies in the United States with over 1,100 stores in 38 states and Puerto Rico. With a mission of helping people by making quality eye care and eyewear more affordable and accessible, the company operates four retail brands: America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, Eyeglass World, and Vista Opticals inside select Fred Meyer stores and on select military bases, and e-commerce websites, offering a variety of products and services for customers’ eye care needs. For more information, please visit www.nationalvision.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.