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ZEISS

Manager, Lab

Blackwood, NJ · On-site

$75K - $118K/yr

... in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements ... The Lab Manager will be accountable for service, quality, cost management, and leadership of all ...

ZEISS

Manager, Lab

Blackwood, NJ · On-site

$75K - $118K/yr

... in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements ... The Lab Manager will be accountable for service, quality, cost management, and leadership of all ...

Labcorp

Lab Assistant - Triage

Raritan, NJ

$17.75 - $20/hr

Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics ... Ability to work in a fast paced production environment and meet established turn-around times

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Labcorp

Lab Assistant - Triage

Raritan, NJ · On-site

$17.75 - $20/hr

Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics ... Ability to work in a fast paced production environment and meet established turn-around times

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Manager, Lab

ZEISS

Blackwood, NJ • On-site

$75K - $118K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 11 hours ago

ZEISS rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 26 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

265th of 487 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description

How many companies can say they've been in business for over 177 years?
Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!
What's the role?
The Lab Manager will be accountable for service, quality, cost management, and leadership of all functions within assigned cut, edge and fit (CEF) lab. They receive assignments in the form of objectives with goals and the process by which to meet goals. Typically, multi-functional and is involved in managing managers/supervisors as well as direct hiring, termination, job duties and discipline of exempt and non-exempt employees according to policies and management guidelines. Administers company policies that directly affect subordinate employees. Supervises all functions including Engineering, Maintenance, etc., and collaborates closely with other Carl Zeiss Vision labs for optimum service.
Sound Interesting? Here's what you'll do:
  • 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.

Do you qualify?
  • Follows safety standards and reports any safety concerns to leadership.
  • 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

The annual pay range for this position is $75,000 - $118,000.
The pay offered for this role may be influenced by factors such as job location, scope of role, qualifications, education, experience, & complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent.
This position is also eligible for a performance bonus or sales commissions.
ZEISS also offers robust benefits, including medical plans, retirement savings plan and paid time off.
Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Christina Choing
Zeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an Applicants race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizen status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (includes childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic predisposition, carrier status, gender expression or identity, including transgender identity, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee associates, including relatives and friends).

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