Central Lab Service Manager
Job Description
Under the direction of the Central Lab Manager the Central Lab Service Manager is the primary liaison between the Home Office and Field lab teams oversees the entire lens order process from stock to job entry and production and directs the Central Labs job partnership with the other Central Lab and field lab teams the Service Manager identifies and resolves recurring quality issues affecting lenses.
Duties and Responsibilities
Manages the Stock & Service team of lens technicians including training / development team support accountability and performance review
Oversees the email template system to provide transparent communication to the field teams and address problems with orders
Ensures lens room production targets are met or exceeded
Sets the Stock & Service teams processes policies and procedures for pulling correct lenses for work orders including situations when optically viable substitutions are necessary.
Partners with Supply Chain LP and the Central Lab Manager to maintain lens inventory ordering cycle counting and best LP practices
When necessary identifies jobs requiring cancellation in an expeditious matter providing prompt feedback to the ordering site
Serves as the on-site contact for LMS and printer needs
Tracks trends in workload and identifies service level gaps
Identifies and expedites languishing work
In collaboration with other Central Lab Managers contributes to the continuous improvement of lab operations via team meetings and emailed feedback
Receives and performs additional relevant tasks from Central Lab Manager and Vice President of Lab Operations
Job Requirements
5 10 years optical experience
Advanced optical knowledge for coaching and troubleshooting purposes
Proficiency in MS Excel Power Point and Word
Background in service management
ABO certification preferred
VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age gender race color religion sex national origin gender identity sexual orientation disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Required Experience:
Manager
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