Job Description

Objectives of the Manager

• Health and safety of the workforce.
• Carrying out and attaining the mission and the goals of the business unit managed .
• Development of a superior workforce .
• Development of the department.
• Development of an employee-oriented company culture that emphasizes quality, continuous improvement , key employee retention and development, and high performance.
• Personal ongoing self-development and personal growth as an employee.

Responsibilities of a Manager

• Work with Human Resources staff to recruit, interview, select, hire, and employ an appropriate number of employees.
• Provide oversight and direction to the employees in the operating unit in accordance with the organization\'s policies and procedures.
• Coach, mentor, and develop staff , including overseeing new employee on boarding and providing career development planning and opportunities.
• Empower employees to take responsibility for their jobs and goals. Delegate responsibility and expect accountability and regular feedback.
• Consciously create a workplace culture that is consistent with the overall organization\'s and that emphasizes the identified mission, vision , guiding principles, and values of the organization.
• Lead employees using a performance management and development process that provides an overall context and framework to encourage employee contribution and includes goal setting, feedback, and performance development planning.
• Lead employees to meet the organization\'s expectations for productivity, quality, continuous improvement, and goal accomplishment.
• Provide effective performance feedback through employee recognition , rewards, and disciplinary action , with the assistance of Human Resources, when necessary.
• Maintain employee work schedules including assignments, job rotation , training, vacations, and paid time off, telecommuting, cover for absenteeism , and overtime scheduling.
• Maintain transparent communication. Appropriately communicate organization information through department meetings, one-on-one meetings, and appropriate email, IM (Instant Messaging), and regular interpersonal communication..
• Plan and implement systems that perform the work and fulfill the mission and the goals of the department efficiently and effectively.
• Plan and allocate resources to effectively staff and accomplish the work to meet departmental productivity and quality goals.
• Plan, evaluate, and improve the efficiency of business processes and procedures to enhance speed, quality, efficiency, and output.
• Manage the preparation and maintenance of reports necessary to carry out the functions of the department. Prepares periodic reports for management, as necessary or requested, to track strategic goal accomplishment.
• Communicate regularly with other managers, the director, vice president , president, and other designated contacts within the organization.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.

Manager Job Requirements

• Knowledge and experience in business, supervision, and management.
• Knowledge of the functions, operation, and mission of the specific department.
• Better than average written and spoken communication skills .
• Outstanding interpersonal relationship building and employee coaching and development skills.
• Management experience in a team-oriented workplace preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a department and department staff members.
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic economics, budgeting, and accounting principles and practices.
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a knowledgeable resource to the organization\'s management team that provides leadership and direction.
• Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment. Must include knowledge of Excel and skills in Access..
• Evidence of the ability to practice a high level of confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational management skills.