Department Manager

Element has an opportunity for a Certification Department Manager. In this role,you will be a member of the operational leadership team reporting to the Operations Manager or General Manager and perform a variety of leadership responsibilities within the department to insure timely and accurate test results are delivered. 

This role is based in Sungei Kadut Loop, Singapore. 

Job Duties:

• Responsible for the department's safety performance and awareness; spearheads and manages initiatives that drive a culture of safety first and under the direction of the Operations Manager and / or General Manager, helps lead the efficient operation and growth of the assigned department
• Experienced as a lead auditor and fulfill the criteria for following certification scheme:
  - SAC CT05 Annex 2 (SS EN 206 Ready-mix concrete)
  - SAC CT20 Annex 1A (FPC auditor) and 1B (Auditor covering welding processes) (SS EN 1090 Structural Steelworks Fabricators)
  - SAC CT29 Annex 3 (BS EN13369 Precast Concrete Products)
• Plan, assign and schedule work for designated staff, assists in the engineering and coordination of projects from start to finish, works to assure quality, timeliness, consistency and accuracy of test reports and demonstrate knowledge of Element capabilities, processes and expertise to be able to clearly explain the benefits of Element and represents Element with the highest levels of integrity and professionalism at all times
• Responsible for promoting and ensuring the Element quality assurance and safety program initiatives are executed upon
• Responsible and accountable to assigned staff decisions to include hiring, performance management, performance review decisions and execution, and approval of overtime and time cards and work with assigned staff to ensure work schedules are maintained and balanced
• Maintain an environment of respect and dignity within the department covering employee interactions and problem solving while ensuring work rules are known and followed
• Manages a team with fairness and consistency and takes interest in the development of direct reports and provide general administrative functions as required (invoicing, job list upkeep, supply report data for creation)
• Review testing services and promote additional capacity and process improvement
• Translate technical requirements of the client into providing pricing, timing and technical knowledge for quoting and commercial efforts

Job Requirements:

• Minimum Degree holder in Civil Engineering or Materials Engineering with background of certification and audit requirements,
• Relevant working experience of 10 years or held managerial roles before
• Working knowledge of laboratory safety with extensive knowledge of the current suite of testing capabilities
• Ability to read and interpret test specifications, drawings, test plans and/or blueprints, technical leadership is vital to the production and operation of assigned tests with advanced working knowledge to operate various testing equipment
• Ability to communicate (written and oral) effectively with clients and colleagues with great attention to detail and timing of results and proven ability to multi task and work under strict time lines, organizational, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to effectively establish and maintain two-way communications to understand the needs and concerns
• Understanding of continuous improvement disciplines such as Six Sigma, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, etc. preferred