Optical Lab Manager FT Columbia, SC #137

Eyemart Express; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision Insurance

401k match

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Licensing benefits

Job summary

Eyemart Express in Columbia, SC is seeking an Optical Lab Manager to lead the lab team, ensure timely and accurate production of eyeglasses, and uphold quality standards.

This role offers competitive base pay with incentives; Eyemart Express emphasizes work-life balance and opportunities for advancement within a growing national optical retailer.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Experience working in the optical

Experience managing people

Lab environment & machinery

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Career Opportunities with Eyemart Express

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Optical Lab Manager FT Columbia, SC #137

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
• 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.

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.