Increase the profitability of the laboratory through KPI’s including safety, quality, delivery, and cost initiatives
Develop and maintain a strong leadership team
Strengthen and maintain the company’s image and reputation – drive company initiatives
Monitor and improve on industry trends related to lab operations
Uphold safety standards as defined by the company, local, state and federal guidelines to ensure a safe working environment
Lead and support efforts related to the onsite safety committee
Utilize a variety of tools to track, solve and maintain positive KPI’s (key performance indicators)
Conduct activities designed to grow the core knowledge of associates working toward defect reduction
Embrace outside assistance from subject matter experts as needed
Drive and sustain process improvements
Build a culture that recognizes that customers have alternative choices to our products and services
Work directly with customers, sales, marketing and other departments to ensure our goals align
Plan, direct and manage daily activities related to WIP (work in process) including appropriate staffing levels
Monitor spending at the lab level and drive cost saving measures
Focus operating efforts against measurable performance requirements and financial targets
Monitor capacity requirements to achieve organizational goals
Drive special projects for the lab and company

7-10 years’ overall experience in ophthalmic, medical device, wholesale product, manufacturing or related field required
Previous management experience
Track record exceeding customer expectations
Knowledge of routing/tracking work within a network
Managerial courage to accept constructive feedback and react appropriately
Effective communication skills both verbal and written
Ability to develop line leaders to meet daily tasks through exceptional leadership and fostering a positive learning environment
Strong working application of Microsoft Office
Proven track record of rational / analytical approach to complex problems
Ability to interpret and share data at various levels within the organization
Provide accountability to achieving goals
Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
Ability to focus for long periods of time, visual acuity (natural or corrected) to 20/20
Have attention to detail and symmetry
Ability to communicate with other associates in a clear, concise manner
Professional demeanor

Lab Manager

Key skills