The ideal candidate will have experience leading a team and managing the daily operation of the business.
They will be responsible for maintaining the standard of work from employees as well as onboarding and hiring new team members.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Lead and inspire a culture of safety first Responsible and accountable to drive and deliver to annual Operational Plan commitments including: revenues, profit, working capital and operational performance Responsible to work with location support functions and systems including QA, Safety and Health, Sales and Strategic Accounts, Finance, Human resources, Business Improvement, and Service Excellence Develop and execute short and long term business plans and strategies to include operational goals, equipment needs, and staffing for the location Work in conjunction long term group goals, develop and implement strategies based on geographic business industry knowledge, technical capability and expertise, and capital expenditures needs Maintain contact and relationships with top location accounts in line with policies, and participate as necessary to cultivate new accounts Provide managerial guidance to staff on reporting needs and requirements Prepare and submit accurate forecasts as required, maintain acceptable levels of working capital, and determine and execute on corrective actions necessary to achieve plan goals Provide guidance, direction and developmental opportunities that allow staff talents to be identified and groomed Ensure adherence to all local legislation pertaining to safety, environment and corporate governance Fully accountable and ultimately responsible for all hired personnel dedicated to the location Work with assigned staff to ensure work schedules are maintained and balanced Maintain an environment of respect and dignity within the location covering employee interactions and problem solving while ensuring work rules are known and followed Skills & Qualifications A bachelor's degree (BA, BSc, BEng) in an engineering or technical-related discipline with a chartered status with a known institute (IMechE) Experience managing a technically complex operation with at least with 3-6 subordinate level managers / supervisors Basic Mathematical Skills with the ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry a plus Understands that all functions within the lab fall under their direct purview Technical leadership is vital to the production and operation of assigned tests and to the overall operation of the entire lab Must possess a strong ability to communicate (written and oral) effectively with clients and colleagues with great attention to detail and timing of results Strong organizational, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to effectively establish and maintain two-way communications to understand the needs and concerns of all departments Ability to effectively provide managerial guidance to all staff on all functions Ability to deeply analyse and resolve operational, finance and other significant business issues on a daily basis Proven track record of success with regard to managerial, technical and operational competency #J-18808-Ljbffr
