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Northern Star Industries MANAGER OF ELECTRICAL TESTING in Iron Mountain, Michigan
As the Manager of Electrical Testing you will manage our team of talented electrical test engineers and technicians responsible for the electrical testing and quality assurance of our products.
Manage all aspects of our electrical testing workforce, including both in-plant and field testing requirements to deliver high product quality and customer satisfaction
Work with Customers and company Leadership to understand current and emerging electrical testing requirements and technologies, and ensure our teams are able to meet our Customers’ needs
Ensure production capacities and resource planning are in line with sales projections; recommend hiring as necessary
Communicate and coordinate production workflow with other departments leaders, while fostering a strong working relationship throughout the value stream
Lead in the development and implementation of departmental goals and strategies
Develop direct reports through daily, weekly, and annual coaching to build a highly productive and actively engaged workforce.
Promote and lead by example through participation in “My Ideas”, Coach, Problem Solving, Lean, and other Continuous Improvement processes/initiatives, applying these principles within the team to drive out waste and reduce costs
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering, Business, or Management-related field, or equivalent education and work experience. Electrical Engineering background preferred.
Minimum five years’ experience with increasing responsibility in an engineering or management position in a similar industry.
Familiarity with Power Transmission & Distribution systems and their Protection and Control preferred
Knowledge of Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing techniques
SKILLS
Highly motivated with strong leadership skills, and the ability to drive initiatives to produce results
Strong organizational skills with a proven ability to effectively align priorities to meet business needs
Develops and leads a Team who can work effectively under strict and varying timelines
Skilled at evaluating employee performance, and in providing training, direction, and support
Excellent communication and relationship building skills, readily mentoring across the organization
Ability to effectively interface with internal and external customers and suppliers
Competent with Microsoft Office Programs: Word, Outlook, Excel
Experience with electrical testing equipment and software a plus
ID: 2021-1379
External Company Name: Systems Control
External Company URL: https://www.systemscontrol.com/
Telecommute: No