Department Manager - EMC, Lexington, KY Job Listing at Intertek in Lexington, KY (Job ID 13035)

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Department Manager - EMC, Lexington, KY

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Department Manager - EMC to join our Electrical team in Lexington, KY. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in electrical safety compliance.

The Connected World team provides a complete range of services that allow clients to launch secure IoT products including cybersecurity assessments, network and product security certifications, software, wireless device and interoperability testing, and assurance services. With solutions to help clients rapidly launch secure, effective, high-performing products that meet global regulatory requirements, the team helps bring cutting-edge technology to market quickly with assurance of safety/security, quality, and performance.

Intertek's Electrical business line applies more than 100 years of product testing expertise to quickly and efficiently help clients meet safety, performance, environmental and quality requirements for every market. Spanning a wide range of industries such as Medical, Lighting, Renewable Energy, HVACR, Appliances & Electronics, Hazardous Locations, Industrial Equipment, Life Safety & Security, IT & Telecom Equipment, Intertek's global network of laboratories employ world-class experts in their fields who deliver quality, accurate testing and certification that continually exceeds our clients' expectations and helps to clear a path for their product's success.  Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world.

We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands, and organizations in every sector around the world. Our purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life. 

What are we looking for?

The EMC Department Manager is responsible for the evaluation of products to applicable regulatory requirements. This position will primarily focus on EMC testing. This position will travel at least 25% of the time. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Salary & Benefits Information

Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. In addition to competitive compensation packages, Intertek employees are eligible for a variety of benefits including paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, paid parental leave, medical plan options, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tuition reimbursement, and more.

What you'll do:

• Manage department staff, including directly and indirectly supervising department team members.
• Train, teach, coach, mentor and counsel staff. 
• Manage department budget.
• Analyse department productivity and efficiency and identify and implement improvements
• Ensure the successful completion of a variety of client projects  
• Interact with various stakeholders to develop and implement strategic plans and growth initiatives
• Attend industry meetings and provide sales support as needed
• Ensure compliance with the global management system
• Understand, communicate, implement and enforce all Company policies and procedures
• May assist with CAPEX recommendations and associated justification
• Manage department housekeeping and asset/equipment maintenance
• Perform other work as required 

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties. 

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering or other relevant area
• 3+ years technical management experience in EMC or related field
• 1+ years general management experience, including supervisory experience
• Ability to manage the department budget with a focus on maximizing profit margin
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal, written and presentation formats
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and demanding deadlines
• Ability to engage effectively with management, clients and subordinates 
• Excellent leadership and team building skills
• Must be able to confront and resolve conflict 
• Must be able to influence others and bring teams together to achieve common goals
• Must be able to work cross functionally with other groups to achieve common goals
• Must be able to influence others and bring teams together to achieve common goals
• Must be able to work cross functionally with other groups to achieve common goals
• Must be client focused and quality focused 
• Microsoft Office proficiency, including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Must display a high level of personal integrity and credibility 
• Ability to travel as business needs dictate up to 25% 
• A valid driver's license and reliable driving record
• Applicants must reside in and be able to legally work in the United States.

• Applicants will be required to complete an I-9 to verify their eligibility to work in the U.S.

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• Prior experience with EMC testing.
• Prior experience with safety compliance testing and evaluation.

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers' expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. For certain safety-sensitive roles, a pre-employment drug screen will be required. Based on local law and legislation, marijuana may be included in that screening.

We Value Diversity

Intertek's network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.eeo@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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