Optical Glazing Manager
| Posting date: | 27 February 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 March 2026 |
| Location: | Bury, Greater Manchester, BL9 7JZ |
| Company: | Zest Business Group Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 5463RW_1772183686 |
Summary
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 tracers
Candidate 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 environment
The 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 UK
If 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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