Job Information
Element Materials Technology Department Supervisor in Warren, Michigan
Overview
Element has an opportunity for a Department Supervisor in our Warren, MI lab. The Department Supervisor manages the team of administrative Technical Writers and guides the technical staff in timely completion of daily work, quality, and performance.
Responsibilities
Oversee day-to-day operations within the Administrative
Department, including managing Technical Writers and scheduling personnel and resources
Lead the team to meet company metrics on report delivery for on-time delivery and first-time accuracy
Maintain test reports, records, and files of testing report revisions
Ensure compliance with ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) screening requirements for all relevant processes, including employee access, visitor protocols, and documentation
Manage front desk administration, including greeting visitors, monitoring access to the facility, and coordinating incoming communications
Serve as the primary point of contact for basic office management tasks such as supplies ordering, vendor coordination, and maintaining a professional and efficient office environment
Confer with lab leadership to drive continuous process improvements and ensure alignment on administrative support for operations
Possible additional administrative responsibilities as needed
This job description reflects an assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned Other duties and tasks may be assigned to this job at the Company’s discretion
Skills / Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in a technical field and college level courses completed preferred but not required or a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a supervisory role in an industry similar
Working knowledge of Laboratory safety and qualityProficient in MS Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)
Ability to work with other systems, including Dynamics AX, D365, Intelex
Ability to work primarily alone and make independent decisions during the workday
Ability to communicate and demonstrate the importance of meeting all applicable requirements of assigned department
Proven ability to read, understand and interpret program or test requirements and have ability to analyze and translate into finished testing or report data
Excellent communication skills
High impact of experience on the business at the local commercial, technical and operational level
Proven and recognized ability to provide accurate and timely status reports to internal and external customers
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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)
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Job Locations US-MI-Warren
ID 2024-15101