Lab Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• 4+ years supervisory experience in an Rx Lab Finish and/or Surface Department.
• 4+ years Rx knowledge in an optical manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lead a team.
• Aloha Culture
• Ability to work independently.
• Very strong optical knowledge.
• Dependable, responsible, high integrity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must display courtesy and tact in handling employees.
• Must demonstrate good teaching and mentoring/coaching skills.
• Must demonstrate good problem solving skills.
• Must have the ability to work in an organized fashion and meet deadlines.
• Good planning/scheduling/coordinating skills necessary.
• Microcomputer experience.
• Ability to identify cost savings opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Continually seek improvement in every aspect of the position and departmental functions.
• Identify and solve problems, recommend and implement process improvements.
• Monitor the workflow and productivity through each Rx Lab department, ( Surface, Finish and Shipping ,)
• Supervise resources to achieve consistency and maximum quality.
• Provide guidance and direction to Team Leads and associates.
• Ensure staff is equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to meet department standards.
• Train employees on all department processes and procedures.
• Provide on-going training and coaching to team regarding areas of opportunity.
• Motivate, develop and recognize staff for their accomplishments.
• Ensure staff is being properly cross-trained and rotating through department appropriately.
• Develop Team Leads to their fullest potential to enhance career growth.
• Conduct regular meetings with staff and Lab Management to communicate new developments, encourage employee feedback, coordinate activities, and discuss process improvements and changes.
• Analyze and document breakage.
• Trouble-shoot and resolve any quality issues as they arise.
• Communicate findings to appropriate staff and Lab Management to resume quality.
• Track and monitor attendance of team in accordance of company policy. This includes approving over-time , vacation and other absences, while ensuring appropriate department coverage.
• Coordinate and work with Team Leads to provide training for all new employees.
• Ensure all training materials are in compliance and are accurately documented and maintained.
• Evaluate staff performance and complete annual performance evaluations.
• Maintain all areas and equipment in a neat and orderly manner to promote a clean, organized and effective work space.
• Ensure cleanliness of Lab is up to standards at all times.
• Monitor supply usage and waste.
• Work with all departments towards a mutual goal of consistent productivity and low spoilage based on standards set by Lab Manager /Lab Director.
• Manage employee issues including, hiring, onboarding, performance and corrective actions /discipline , while maintaining lab and company policies.
• Perform all other duties as requested and required.

Benefits

• Low Insurance Premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts (with Company Match)
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Critical Illness, and Accident Coverages
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Paternity and Maternity Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Company Paid Life AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
• 401K Match
• Paid Bereavement
• Employee Assistance Program