Mil-Aero Department Supervisor

Element Materials Technology

$80K — $95K *
Plano, TX 75025In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field or 3+ years of supervisory experience in a related TIC industry.
  • Working knowledge of laboratory safety protocols and practices.
  • Strong computer and basic mathematical skills, with foundational knowledge of algebra and geometry.
  • Physical ability to lift 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a focus on customer service.

Responsibilities

  • Manage departmental initiatives aligned with safety strategies.
  • Assist the Department Manager in efficient departmental operations and growth.
  • Deliver professional customer service to internal and external clients.
  • Supervise technical staff and track the completion of operational jobs.
  • Provide input for test scopes and coordinate with support departments for testing delivery.
  • Help create accurate and timely quotations for customer requests.
  • Conduct supervisory tasks including hiring decisions and performance management.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth within the company.
  • Supportive work environment focusing on safety and employee well-being.
  • Access to advanced technological resources and training in the Mil-Aero sector.
Full Job Description
Overview

Element has an opportunity for a Mil-Aero EMC Department Supervisor in our Plano, TX lab. The Department Supervisor is a key member of the department's safety team and provides awareness around safety first. You will be relied upon heavily by other colleagues such as technicians, peers, Senior Operations Manager, and other positions. In this role you will guide the technical staff in timely completion of daily work and may be designated as the main contact for customer on-site visits.

Element Plano provides EMI/EMC, Dynamics, & Environmental Test Services for the defense, aerospace, telecommunications (NEBS), commercial electronics, wireless, medical and automotive industries.

Responsibilities

  • Manage initiatives for the department set forth and in conjunction with location safety strategy
  • Under the direction of the Department Manager and / or Operations Manager, assist in the efficient operation and growth of the assigned department
  • Provide professional and timely customer service to both internal and external customers
  • Ensure customer satisfaction through daily interaction with technicians and execution of operational jobs.
  • Provide direct supervision of lab technical staff
  • Provide status updates, quote assistance and other internal and external customer service responsibilities as needed
  • Work with department supervisors, technical experts, or technicians at the local laboratory to obtain input and assist in the creation for testing scope, delivery of items needed from other support departments within the location (i.e.: design, machine shop on fixture design and creation)
  • Assist in providing complex quotations and provide quick and accurate quotations or be part of the team that provides quotes to customers
  • Under the direction of the assigned Department Manager, may participate and contribute in perform supervisory responsibilities to include hiring decisions, performance management input, decisions and execution, and approval of overtime and time cards.
  • Understand the customer needs in order to translate and deliver desired customer results
  • Adhere to, support and follow all Element safety guidelines
  • Project management, employee development, discipline, other transactional duties associated with this role


Skills / Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree in a technical field and college level courses completed or a minimum of 3 years' experience in a supervisory role in an industry similar or related to the Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) industry with a diploma or GED certificate preferred
  • Working knowledge of laboratory safety
  • Strong computer skills and basic mathematical skills with the ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry a plus
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs. on occasion and stand on feet for long periods of time
  • Ability to work primarily alone and make independent decisions during the course of the work day
  • 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 analyse and translate into finished testing or report data
  • Excellent communication skills and telephone etiquette
  • Proficient skill in word processing and spreadsheet software
  • 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
  • Ability to track multiple testing jobs / programs from start to finish and assist with contract review of job status daily, including follow-up emails and phone calls daily to and from internal and external customers

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