Optical Lab Manager FT Cincinnati, OH

Eyemart Express; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision Insurance

Matching 401k

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Fully paid benefits for licensing

Job summary

A nationwide optical retailer in Cincinnati is seeking an Optical Lab Manager to lead their lab team in producing high-quality eyeglasses efficiently. The successful candidate will have a strong background in the optical industry and experience managing teams. Responsibilities include ensuring the lab's operational excellence, maintaining safety standards, and performing necessary equipment maintenance. The role offers a competitive compensation package along with benefits, emphasizing work-life balance and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a lab environment.
• Ability to maintain high workmanship and quality.
• Effective problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead lab team to ensure timely and accurate production of eyeglasses.
• Maintain lab area and equipment in a safe and organized manner.
• Perform equipment maintenance as scheduled.
• Ensure proper lens cutting and operational excellence.

Skills

Experience working in the optical industry

Experience managing people

Problem-solving skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Optical lab machinery

Job description

Career Opportunities with Eyemart Express

A great place to work.

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

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 ($20-$23) 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
• Vision 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.

If you're ready to join a company that values excellence, invests in your future, and respects your need for balance, submit your resume today! Eyemart Express is where your career takes off.

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.