Department Manager - Ultrasonic Inspection

Element Materials Technology•Middleburg Heights, OH

1d•$90,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Element Department Manager Ultrasonic Testing role is to provide greater accountability at all levels of the organization that will drive improvements into our business. In this role you will be responsible for ensuring the success of your assigned team to all business metrics under your influence. You must be an effective leader and communicator that will drive your team to achieve the desired results. Fundamentally the Department Manager role is the cornerstone of our new leadership structure. This role will provide the heartbeat of our daily operations, ensuring we always perform to our customer’s expectations.

Requirements

To perform this position successfully, the individual will be required to attend classrom training for Ultrasonic Testing (80 hours) to gain knowlede in Ultrasonic testing methods.
Three years of technical/vocational training in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Three years of People management experience.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, customer testing specifications, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions, blu-prints, data and details furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Experience in interpreting testing procedures and requirements.
Proficiency in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, etc….)
Ability to remain calm when faced with mounting pressure related to deadlines and multiple priorities.
Well developed oral and written communication skills to meet a variety of communication needs.
Good interpersonal skills that foster open upward and downward communication built on mutual respect.

Responsibilities

Ensure team members are trained in and adhering to Company Safety Procedures.
Improve FTR (First time right), ensure test samples and quality processes are being followed.
Ensure required training is completed for assigned team members.
Develop and implement appropriate cross-training plans.
Assign and direct the work of dedicated team members; establish daily work plans coordinating.
Work with the other Department Leads and Management Team; conduct review of technical work and make independent judgments on the best course of action.
Ensure productivity is measured against targets for what is required to meet or exceed the OTD and LT for the department.
Ensure department has necessary supplies/tools to perform daily job requirements effectively and efficiently.
Coordinate technical aspects of the area of assignment including fabrication, assembly, implementation, testing, calibration and maintenance of a wide variety of highly complex test equipment, support systems and devices.
Identify and make proposals for improvements and implement approved changes in the area of assignment.
Lead SQDC meetings and manage resulting actions items to completion.
You will own IRR, FTIR, OTD and LT for your assigned areas and have direct impact on these metrics for our site.
Contributes to all personnel actions for the group including hiring, promotions, performance and merit reviews, discipline, and terminations.