Department Manager

4 days ago

Irvine, United States Element Materials Technology Full time

Overview

Element has an opportunity for a Department Manager to join our growing Product Safety team. In this role you will be a member of the operational leadership team reporting to the Operations Manager or General Manager and perform a variety of leadership responsibilities within the department to insure timely and accurate test results are delivered. All Operational Leadership positions must be proficient in a number of core business skills including but not limited to compliance to established safety rules, code of conduct, and company policies and procedures.


Responsibilities

  • Provide overall management for the Element technical employees
  • Support the development of Quotes and test plans for customer specific test needs
  • Provide timely review of test reports in support of Element KPIs
  • Ensure a safe environment for employees and client activities
  • Work directly with Inside Sales and Customer Service teams to help develop a weekly schedule that maximizes the output of the lab
  • Help manage the schedule and work throughput per client expectations and monitor KPI’s accordingly
  • Manage the local training of technicians & engineers
  • Answer technical questions from staff and clients via emails, teleconferences, or on-site meetings
  • Review test plans with staff to ensure testing is performed in accordance with the test plans
  • Ensure test facility is calibrated to the standards required and that all test equipment and staff and are fit for purpose
  • Become fully conversant with test software to enable updating of calibration information, updating procedures etc.
  • Thorough understanding of Product Safety testing and ability to help perform testing in exceptional circumstances
  • Provide leadership for continuous improvement activities at the lab
  • Work with Quality team to implement and maintain necessary accreditations as needed
  • Support the creation and implementation of processes that will help deliver better, faster, or more accurate services to the client


Skills / Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from a four year college or university and 2 years’ experience in a leadership role / 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
  • Working knowledge of core standards including IEC 60601-1, IEC 61010-1, & IEC 62368-1
  • Ability to read and interpret test specifications, drawings, test plans and/or blueprints
  • Ability to develop quotes per required standards for Product Safety testing
  • 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 work under strict timelines
  • Organizational, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to effectively establish and maintain two-way communications to understand the needs and concerns
  • Familiarity with continuous improvement disciplines such as Six Sigma, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, etc. preferred


Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.


Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

“If you need an accommodation filling out an application, or applying to a job, please email Recruitment@element.com”

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