CareerPlan

Manager, Lab

Blackwood, NJ, USFull-time$75k–$118k2026-06-08 → 2026-11-13

Core

Manage service, quality, cost, and leadership functions for a cut, edge, and fit (CEF) lab in the ophthalmic industry.

Role type

Senior management IC (Lab Manager)

Builds

Ophthalmic lens manufacturing and finishing services

Domain

Ophthalmic manufacturing / Medical device

Required skills

Lab operations management, team leadership, safety compliance, cost management, process improvement, KPI tracking, staffing planning, data analysis, Microsoft Office, visual acuity (20/20)

Preferred skills

Experience in ophthalmic/medical device/wholesale/manufacturing, customer expectation management, network routing knowledge, analytical problem solving, long-term focus

Technologies

Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

Increase profitability through safety, quality, delivery, and cost initiatives; Develop and maintain a strong leadership team; Monitor and improve industry trends related to lab operations; Uphold safety standards and lead onsite safety committee efforts; Plan, direct, and manage daily activities including WIP and staffing levels; Monitor spending 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.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities