Senior Manager - Optical Manufacturing Laboratory

Senior Manager – Optical Manufacturing Laboratory

Location : Richmond, CA (Onsite)

Salary Range : $150,000 – $175,000 / year

Onsite Role : Currently 100% onsite at the Optical Manufacturing Lab in Richmond, CA — with potential for limited remote flexibility (e.g., 1 day per week) being discussed for the future.

About the Role

Seeking an experienced manufacturing leader to oversee all operations of a high-volume Optical Manufacturing Laboratory in Northern California. This facility processes over 450,000 eyeglass orders annually, averaging 10,000 orders per week, and operates 24 hours per day, 5 days per week with a workforce of 110+ employees and 5 direct reports.

The Senior Manager is responsible for production excellence, employee engagement, quality assurance, operational efficiency, safety compliance, and regulatory adherence. This role requires the ability to lead within a Labor Management Partnership environment while driving innovation, cost efficiency, and high member / customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and manage a team of 110+ full-time employees and 5 direct reports.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration and effective communication.
• Drive employee development, coaching, performance management, and succession planning.
• Create a high-engagement culture focused on service, quality, accountability, and efficiency.

Operational Excellence

Asset & Inventory Management

Financial Planning & Budget Management

Safety, Compliance & Quality Control

Training & Education

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements :

Knowledge & Skills :