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Optical Glazing Manager - Optical Lab Job in Bury, Greater Manchester

Full Time | Excellent Salary Package | Leading Optical Manufacturer

Zest Optical are working in partnership with a leading UK Online eyewear retailer to recruit an Optical Glazing Manager for their modern glazing and production facility based in Bury, Greater Manchester.

This is a key leadership role within a busy, high volume optical lab, offering the opportunity to manage an established team of 8 and take ownership of performance, quality and day to day operations.

Role Overview - Optical Glazing Manager

As Optical Glazing Manager, you will be responsible for the overall management and performance of the glazing department, ensuring accurate, efficient and timely production of prescription eyewear in line with UK optical standards.

You will combine technical glazing expertise with hands on leadership, overseeing workflow, quality control and continuous improvement within the lab.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the day to day operations of the optical glazing laboratory
Oversee the manufacture and glazing of prescription spectacles and sunglasses
Interpret and verify optical prescriptions, including complex lenses such as prism and varifocals
Maintain production targets, turnaround times and workflow efficiency
Monitor order queues, prioritising urgent and remake jobs
Implement and maintain strict quality control procedures including final inspection
Reduce remakes and investigate manufacturing errors, implementing corrective action
Supervise, mentor and develop a team of 8 lab technicians
Allocate workload, monitor productivity and conduct performance reviews
Ensure safe operation of machinery and maintain compliance with UK optical regulations
Oversee equipment maintenance including edgers, blockers and tracersCandidate Requirements

Significant experience within an optical glazing laboratory
Previous supervisory or management experience within an optical lab environment
Strong knowledge of spectacle lenses, coatings and frame materials
Experience operating edging and glazing equipment
Ability to interpret complex prescriptions with confidence
Quality focused with excellent attention to detail
Organised, practical and comfortable managing a fast paced production environmentThe Opportunity

Full time, Monday to Friday (Some weekend work required paid as overtime)
9am to 5pm
Manage a team of 8 within an established, well equipped lab
Join a forward thinking optical manufacturer investing in technology and people
Excellent salary package designed to attract experienced Optical Glazing Managers and Lab Managers across the UKIf you are an experienced Glazing Manager, Optical Lab Manager or Senior Lab Technician ready to step into a leadership role in Bury, we would love to hear from you.

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