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Lab Director
National Vision
Dallas, TX, United States
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Position Description:
At National Vision, we believe everyone deserves to see their best to live their best. We help people by making quality eye care and eyewear more affordable and accessible.
National Vision, Inc. (NVI) is one of the largest optical retailers in the United States. We offer an innovative culture where training is a priority, hard work is praised, and career growth is a reality.
Right now we're looking for a Lab Director to join our growing team. The Lab Director will oversees the daily functions of the Lab including meeting production goals, hiring and developing staff, and maintaining a clean and safe environment for associates.
What would you do? – The Specifics
• 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 lab department budgets including but not limited to, labor, supplies, consumables, spoilage, equipment cost, and maintenance costs.
• Controls costs and production metrics in order to contribute to the Organizations EBITDA goals.
• Adjusts the Business Plan/budget and changes unit capacity based on retail unit changes thorughout the year. Strategically leads lab facility to drive change, improve performance, and create an excellent culture.
• Ensures that all safety and cleanliness standards are met in all work areas.
• Continually teaches team optics to improve performance results and increase core knowledge to create better quality standards.
• Researches latest products and developments that could be used to improve quality and performance.
• Works with and coaches supervisors to ensure proper communication and coaching of associates is done on a consistent basis and according to company policy.
• Reviews associate performance through HR’s performance management system.
• Interviews and selects candidates for lab department positions with the assistance of the department’s management and supervisors.
• Updates and implements department Policies and Procedures; enforces all Company Policies and Procedures
Position Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in the field of manufacturing and 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office including word and excel.
• Experience with lab manufacturing preferred.
• Strong leadership, development, influence and coaching skills. Capable of effectively making decisions and manage to results with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to initiate and manage projects to completion and on time.
• Maximizes efforts towards productivity, identifies problem areas, and assists with implementing solutions.
• Analytical thinker with ability to conduct research, data analysis and resolve complex problems quickly.
• Executive level comfort in understanding the complexity of business needs and decision drivers within an organization. Must be able to consider available facts, constraints, competitive circumstances, and probable consequences.
• Strong Business acumen, able to bring a business and economic perspective to everyday activities.
• Sustained light (20lbs or less) physical effort required.
What are the benefits?
National Vision offers a competitive benefits package including Health and Dental Insurance, 401k with company match, Flex Spending Account, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Personal Time Off, and much more.