Lab Production Manager I

Company Description

National Vision is one of the largest optical retail companies in the United States with over 1,100 stores. We operate four retail brands: America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, Eyeglass World, and Vista Opticals inside select Fred Meyer stores and on select military bases. We offer an innovative culture where training is a priority, hard work is praised, and career growth is a reality.

We're seeking an experienced Production Manager for our 2nd shift:

Shift Hours:  Sundays-Thursdays, 4:00pm - 12:30am

Job Description

General Summary:  Manages all aspects of the Surface, Bench, AR and Maintenance Departments and coordinates the work flow to, through, and out of these departments while managing costs in a safe and secure manner.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversees all aspects of production to secure levels of quality and performance.
• Utilizes supervisors and team leads to ensure proper training is provided to employees on processes, SOPs, equipment and safety.
• Maintains the production department budgets including, but not limited to, labor, supplies, consumables, spoilage, equipment cost and maintenance costs.
• Controls costs and production metrics.
• Works with other department managers to resolve interdepartmental issues.
• Submits daily reports on department progress.
• Ensures that all safety and cleanliness standards are met in all work areas.
• Assists in analyzing and recommending the purchase of new equipment.
• Works with and coaches supervisors to ensure proper communication and coaching of associates is done on a consistent basis and according to company policy.
• Maintains performance records for production supervisors.
• Reviews associate performance through HR's performance management system.
• Interviews and selects candidates for production department positions with the assistance of the department's supervisors.
• Updates and implements department Policies and Procedures; enforces all Company Policies and Procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be able to read and write English.
• Beginner to intermediate knowledge of MS Office including word and excel.
• Intermediate knowledge of JDA and DVI preferred.
• Sustained light (20lbs or less) physical effort required.
• 7 to 10 years of experience in related field.
• Requires at least 5 years of supervisory/management experience.

Additional Information

National Vision offers a competitive benefits package.  Some of the benefits include:

• Generous Paid-Time-Off (PTO) policy
• BONUS opportunities
• 401k with company match
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Flex Spending Account
• Vision benefits
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Referral bonus program
• Wellness Plan incentives
• Other insurance options, employee assistance and much more

About National Vision Holdings, Inc.

National Vision Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: EYE) is one of the largest optical retail companies in the United States with over 1,100 stores in 38 states and Puerto Rico. With a mission of helping people by making quality eye care and eyewear more affordable and accessible, the company operates four retail brands: America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, Eyeglass World, and Vista Opticals inside select Fred Meyer stores and on select military bases, and e-commerce websites, offering a variety of products and services for customers’ eye care needs. For more information, please visit www.nationalvision.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.