(USA) Vision Center Manager

Walmart; Stockbridge (GA); Presencial; USD 34 000 - 52 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Live Better U education benefit

Resumo da oferta

Walmart Vision Center in Stockbridge, GA seeks an energetic optical team leader to drive department sales through effective merchandising, pricing accuracy, and inventory oversight. You will supervise the team, guide fittings, and ensure HIPAA and safety standards while coordinating with optometrists to deliver exceptional patient care.

This full-time role offers comprehensive benefits, opportunities for growth, and a chance to strengthen community relationships through local outreach and

Qualificações

• Two or more years of college.
• 1 year retail experience and 1 year supervisory experience.
• 2 years general work experience including 1 year optical experience and high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

Responsabilidades

• Lead optical department operations and merchandising.
• Coach and develop staff; assign duties.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and accurate documentation.
• Coordinate with labs, optometrists and suppliers regarding orders and status.

Conhecimentos

Retail experience

Supervisory experience

Optical experience

Formação académica

Some college or higher

High school diploma or equivalent

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Position Summary

Leads department sales growth through effective merchandising, pricing accuracy, inventory oversight, and seasonal execution. Forecasts sales trends and aligns product assortments with customer needs, community demographics, and local economic patterns. Monitors competitive pricing and adjusts strategies to strengthen market relevance and achieve financial targets. Uses sales data to identify opportunities, refine merchandising tactics, and drive continuous improvement in revenue performance. Encourages team engagement in store and builds connections with stakeholders to enhance departmental visibility and long-term impact. Leads community outreach efforts to promote optical services, expand brand presence, and strengthen local relationships. Represents the optical department in both community programs and internal business initiatives that support organizational goals. Sets and upholds high service standards to ensure the prompt, accurate resolution of customer inquiries and concerns. Leads lifestyle consultations and recommends visual solutions with clear guidance on product and features that will fill customer needs under appropriate supervision. As permitted by scope-of-practice requirements, oversees precise eyewear measurements, fittings, adjustments, and contact lens education, maintaining safety and accuracy under applicable optometric supervision. Ensures the confidentiality of customer information and maintains accurate, compliant documentation, including HIPAA and safety protocols. Manages quality assurance processes, resolves complex optical and patient issues under applicable optometric supervision, and maintains equipment calibration, cleanliness, and readiness. Leads, coaches, and develops the optical team through hiring, training, performance management, and recognition. Fosters a collaborative and inclusive culture grounded in accountability, engagement, and continuous development. Assigns duties strategically to optimize workflow, elevate skills, and ensure operational excellence. Supports certification pathways, encourages skill advancement, and ensures the timely renewal of credentials. Ensure apprentice opticians have sponsorship in accordance with state requirements and provides clear development pathways. As permitted by scope-of-practice requirements, oversees the accuracy of all optical measurements, including pupillary distance, position of wear, and multifocal/progressive lens parameters under applicable optometric supervision. Ensures the consistent use of manual and digital tools. Ensures the high-quality execution of frame adjustments, repairs, and final eyewear inspections (including prism verification) under applicable optometric supervision. Leads troubleshooting efforts for non-adapt cases, under applicable optometric supervision, and coordinates communication with labs, suppliers, and optometrists regarding job status, product updates, and corrective actions. Directs eyewear and contact lens order processing, trial lens inventory control, and adherence to equipment calibration and maintenance protocols under applicable optometric supervision. Monitors equipment performance, guides troubleshooting, and coordinates repairs or replacements to maintain uninterrupted clinical operations. Supports OD optometric services by overseeing appointment scheduling workflows, pre-testing procedures, contact lens insertion and removal documentation accuracy, and payment collection for doctor or telehealth services under contracted optometric services where permitted. Promotes the utilization of new and existing optical technologies to improve accuracy, efficiency, and customer experience. Oversees Vision Center operations by ensuring compliance with HIPAA, optical regulations, company policies, and safety protocols. Builds and maintains effective working relationships with Independent and/or Associate Optometrists (IOD/AOD). Analyzes operational and performance reports to drive performance improvements. Manages inventory, shrink prevention, and asset protection activities. Maintains audit-ready standards, quality assurance processes, and operational excellence. Provides OD office support where permitted and patient intake support for optical and optometric services, including appointment coordination, insurance verification, payment collection, and maintenance of patient records in compliance with HIPAA and company policies. Supports clinical operations by performing basic optometric pre-testing and recording results under the guidance of the Optometrist. Obtains required licensure in licensed/registration states within the timeframe required to complete state‑mandated training hours plus an additional 3 months to obtain licensure, whichever is longer, in accordance with state regulations. Obtains certification in non-licensed states within 15 months. Monitors and ensures associates maintain required licenses, registrations, certifications, and continuing education requirements. Demonstrates up-to-date expertise and applies this to the development, execution, and improvement of action plans by providing expert advice and guidance to others in the application of information and best practices; supporting and aligning efforts to meet customer and business needs; and building commitment for perspectives and rationales. Provides and supports the implementation of business solutions by building relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders; identifying business needs; determining and carrying out necessary processes and practices; monitoring progress and results; recognizing and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; and adapting to competing demands, organizational changes, and new responsibilities. Leads and participates in teams by using and sharing resources, information, and tools; determining customer needs and business priorities; coordinating and executing work assignments; providing advice, feedback, and support to ensure timelines and work quality are achieved; and modeling and helping others with how to adapt to change or new challenges. Develops, communicates, and implements processes and practices to meet business needs by collaborating with managers, co-workers, customers, and other business partners; analyzing and applying information from multiple sources; monitoring progress and results; and identifying and addressing improvement opportunities.

Respect the Individual

• Embraces differences in people, cultures, ideas, and experiences; creates a workplace where associates feel seen, supported and connected through a culture of belonging; creates opportunities for all associates to thrive and perform; helps to attract the best talent.
• Works as a team; builds strong and trusting relationships; communicates with impact, energy, and positivity to motivate and influence.
• Strengthens the team by helping, developing and mentoring others; recognizes others' contributions and accomplishments.

Act with Integrity

• Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics and compliance, models the Walmart values to support and foster our culture; holds oneself and others accountable; supports Walmart's goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates, customers, members, and the world around us.
• Acts in a selfless manner and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, fair, and transparent.

Serve our Customers and Members

• Delivers results while putting the customer first.
• Makes decisions based reliable information; balances short- and long-term priorities; and considers how own work impacts the team's ability to deliver on our purpose for all stakeholders.

Strive for Excellence

• Displays curiosity and a desire to learn; takes calculated risks; and demonstrates courage and resilience.
• Drives continuous improvements; is open to and uses new technologies?

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

Minimum Qualifications

Option 1: Completion of 2 or more years of college.

Option 2: 1 year's retail experience and 1 year's supervisory experience.

Option 3: 2 years' general work experience, including 1 year's optical experience and high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

Meets eligibility requirements to work in the Vision Center, including minimum age of 18, certification, registration, licensure, and other qualifications required by company policy and applicable regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with insurance processing and electronic health records.

Primary Location

1400 HUDSON BRIDGE RD, STOCKBRIDGE, GA 30281-5018, United States of America

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.

The hourly wage range for this position is $24.50 - $37.50* *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

• Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location)