Mechanical Lab Manager

Element Materials Technology•Cleveland, OH

About The Position

Element has an opportunity for Department Manager . Element has developed the Department Manager role 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

Three years of technical/vocational training in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
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….)
Safety – 1 safety improvement per year
Safety – 1 safety training per month
OTD – 95%
Revenue – 95% Revenue Days at Target
Productivity – 1 productivity project per year
New Business – 1 new business capability/scope added per year
Reporting: Weekly report outs to GM and OPS on Operational metrics to the goals and objective sheet
LT per department: Machine Shop: 36 hrs Mechanical: 20 hrs Chemistry: 24 hrs Metallurgy: 24 hrs

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. well 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
Contributes to all personnel actions for the group including hiring, promotions, performance and merit reviews, discipline, and terminations