Element has an opportunity for a Department Manager to join our rapidly expanding team. In this role, you will perform a variety of routine and non-routine testing assignments within the department assigned and insures timely and accurate test results under minimal direct supervision.
This position will be based in Sungei Kadut Loop,Singapore.
Responsibilities Ensures that safety and quality standards are being met and maintained at all times within the company's safety and QA programs and work with assigned staff to ensure work schedules are maintained and balancedResponsible for the location safety performance and awareness; spearheads and manages initiatives that drive a culture of safety first and advise team on technical issues with regard to the successful and timely completion of daily workUnder the direction of the General Manager, is responsible for directing, coordinating, facilitating and monitoring the daily activities of the lab operations Provides and sets direction within the lab to ensure that production goals and customer expectations are consistently met in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner and demonstrates deep knowledge of Element capabilities, processes and expertise to be able to clearly explain the benefits of Element testing services to all audiences -- internal and externalProvides technical and engineering leadership, and supports the development of new technologies within a local laboratory and potentially across the Element enterprise and provides counsel to coworkers and customers requiring critical analysis of dataIs able to exchange technical information and knowledge with peers, senior colleagues and specialists across the element enterprise and actively seeks ways to disseminate critical testing knowledge, acumen and protocols throughout ElementProvides input and support on business development opportunities with new or existing customersConfident making both formal and informal presentations on conventional and/or routine testing to a wide range of stakeholders Skills / Qualifications Possess Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering or Materials Science discipline with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a management role ideally with operations management experienceWorking knowledge of laboratory safety with extensive knowledge of the current suite of testing capabilitiesProven ability to support and train staff members for the department in order to meet customers’ expectations on testingPossess strong technical leadership is vital to the production and operation of assigned tests with advanced working knowledge to operate various testing equipmentAbility to communicate (written and oral) effectively with clients and colleagues with great attention to detail and timing of resultsPossess proven track record of success with regard to technical competency both inside and outside of the labProven ability to multi task and work under strict time lines and strong organizational, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to effectively establish and maintain two-way communications to understand the needs and concerns of all departmentsUnderstanding of continuous improvement disciplines such as Six Sigma, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, etcPosses strong project management, analytical and problem solving skills provide go-to insight in the daily efficient operation of the lab 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 StatementAt 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.
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