Optical Lab Manager FT Broken Arrow, OK #038

Eyemart Express; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k matching

Disability insurance (short-term &

Life Insurance

Licensing support & advancement

Job summary

Eyemart Express is seeking an Optical Lab Manager in Broken Arrow, OK, to lead the lab team and ensure timely, accurate eyewear production with high quality and efficiency. The role requires experience in optical lab operations and managing people to meet production goals.

The position emphasizes overall lab performance, safety, and excellent customer experiences, with competitive earnings potential and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Experience leading an optical lab team and meeting production goals.
• Experience in the optical industry and with lab machinery.
• Ability to read prescriptions and ensure correct lens cutting.
• Strong commitment to quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lab Management: Maintain the lab area and equipment in a safe and organized manner; lead the team to meet production goals.
• Equipment Maintenance: Perform daily/weekly/monthly maintenance per specifications.
• Problem Solving: Identify issues and facilitate team resolution.
• Operational Excellence: Read prescription specs, ensure proper lens cutting, maintain workmanship quality.

Skills

Lab management

People management

Optical industry experience

Lab equipment handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Optical lab equipment

Job description

Optical Lab Manager Full-Time

30 years ago Dr. Barnes founded Eyemart Express to deliver everything a patient needs. It started with one friendly shop in Appleton, WI and has since expanded to over 245 in 42 states. Today, Eyemart Express is celebrated for promptly delivering quality eyewear at great prices, while maintaining great relationships with optometrists and local communities. We’re not like everyone else, with local labs in stores, eye exams, and same-day delivery on glasses — our customers never miss a moment. Now, you can join one of the nation’s top optical retailers and improve lives by helping people see better.

As an Optical Lab Manager, you'll lead your team to ensure timely and accurate production of eyeglasses, maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency. Your experience in optical lab management will help drive our growth and deliver amazing customer experiences.

Earning Potential: The earning potential for this role is competitive, inclusive of base pay and incentives.

Responsibilities

• Lab Management: Maintain the lab area and equipment in a safe and organized manner. Manage the lab team to meet all production goals and objectives.
• Equipment Maintenance: Perform daily, weekly, and monthly lab equipment maintenance as scheduled and in accordance with lab/equipment manual specifications.
• Problem Solving: Identify and solve problems, and facilitate problem-solving among the team.
• Operational Excellence: Correctly read and interpret prescription specifications, ensure proper lens cutting, and maintain high levels of workmanship and quality.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience working in the optical industry
• Experience managing people is preferred
• Experience working in a lab environment and with optical lab machinery

Benefits

• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Matching 401k
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Fully paid benefits to maintain licensing requirements and opportunities for advancement

At Eyemart Express, we're dedicated to excellence in everything we do. We understand the importance of work-life balance and strive to be as flexible as possible with scheduling needs to ensure our team members can achieve harmony between work and personal life.

This posting provides an overview of the role. A full job description will be provided upon hire.

VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.