Anti-Reflective Lab Manager

PDS Consultants Inc.•Fort Lauderdale, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

PDS Optical is a SDVOSB Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business that manufactures a very large number of eyeglasses each day. We have Optical Laboratories in Louisville, KY and Fort Lauderdale, FL and manage many optical stores across the US and Puerto Rico. We take great pride in our product and are especially thankful to produce eyeglasses for United States Veterans. PDS Optical is an Equal Opportunity employer who values everyone and is committed to EEO for all. We consider our employees to be our most valuable asset and would love for you to consider joining our team. PDS Optical is looking for an AR Anti-Reflective Manager to join our dedicated team at our Optical Lab! If you have a keen eye for detail, a commitment to quality, and the skills to motivate others, we want to hear from you. The AR Anti-Reflective Manager is responsible for supervising both production shifts within the AR Department. The A.R. Manager is responsible for the strict and efficient processing of the department by planning, directing, coordinating, and controlling activities of employees all while ensuring productivity and quality goals and customer needs are met. This position reports to the Director of Operations. This is a full-time position with normal days being Monday through Friday. The schedule may vary slightly but the employee must be available during the "core" hours of the shift. Hours will be discussed during the interview.

Requirements

At least one year of optical experience.
3 years of leadership experience preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Good computer skills.
Working knowledge of standard computer equipment.
Leadership qualities in order to directly manage employees within your department.
Thorough knowledge of the entire AR deposition process, dip coating, curing, testing and chamber operations from start to finish and be able to train employees to the standard.
Thorough knowledge of various AR equipment operation as well as the cleaning requirements.

Responsibilities

Supervising both production shifts within the AR Department.
Strict and efficient processing of the department by planning, directing, coordinating, and controlling activities of employees all while ensuring productivity and quality goals and customer needs are met.
Ensuring proper, efficient and consistent workflow throughout the department and editing through proper education and or follow up and training.
Carries our management responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws as well as setting a standard of conduct through examples and actions.
Ensuring day-to-day department operation objectives as well as meeting goals in production and breakage areas.
Interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; auditing performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems, scheduling or approving paid time off as needed.
Assign, monitor, and maintain employee tasks and production and report production daily on spreadsheet as well as to appropriate supervisors or managers.
Monitor your employees’ working hours, time off, and provide final approval for bi-weekly payroll.