Responsibilities
• Responsible for the department’s safety performance and awareness; spearheads and manages initiatives that drive a culture of safety first
• Under the direction of the Operations Manager and / or General Manager, helps lead the efficient operation and growth of the assigned department
• Plan, assign and schedule work for designated staff
• Assists in the engineering and coordination of projects from start to finish
• Works to assure quality, timeliness, consistency and accuracy of test reports
• Demonstrate knowledge of Element capabilities, processes and expertise to be able to clearly explain the benefits of Element testing services
• Represents Element with the highest levels of integrity and professionalism at all times
• Responsible for promoting and ensuring the Element quality assurance and safety program initiatives are executed upon
• Responsible and accountable to assigned staff decisions to include hiring, performance management, performance review decisions and execution, and approval of overtime and time cards
• Work with assigned staff to ensure work schedules are maintained and balanced
• Maintain an environment of respect and dignity within the department covering employee interactions and problem solving while ensuring work rules are known and followed
• Manages a team with fairness and consistency and takes interest in the development of direct reports
• Provide general administrative functions as required (invoicing, job list upkeep, supply report data for creation)
• Review testing services and promote additional capacity and process improvement
• Translate technical requirements of the client into providing pricing, timing and technical knowledge for quoting and commercial efforts
Skills / Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from a four year college or university and / or a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a leadership role with a diploma or GED certificate preferred
• Working knowledge of laboratory safety with extensive knowledge of the current suite of testing capabilities
• Ability to read and interpret test specifications, drawings, test plans and/or blueprints
• Strong computer skills with basic mathematical skills with the ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry a plus
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. on occasion and stand on feet for long periods of time
• Technical leadership is vital to the production and operation of assigned tests with advanced working knowledge to operate various testing equipment
• Ability to communicate (written and oral) effectively with clients and colleagues with great attention to detail and timing of results
• Proven ability to multi task and work under strict time lines
• Organizational, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to effectively establish and maintain two-way communications to understand the needs and concerns
• Understanding of continuous improvement disciplines such as Six Sigma, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, etc. preferred
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