Department Manager - Food & Consumer Products Dept. - SSOE, Inc.

SSOE is hiring for a Department Manager to oversee and lead staff members within our Food & Consumer Products (Process Controls) Department. The Department Manager responsibilities will include hiring and training, recruiting and training new employees, monitoring, evaluating, and guiding the team, budget management, goal setting and monitoring progress toward department goals to ensure success across the organization.

What Makes SSOE a Great Place To Work

You don't have to be an employee long before you understand the SSOE difference. It goes back to our history of reinventing ourselves for new markets, serious rates of growth year after year, and being ahead of the curve in technology. Those are the achievements of a company that rewards talent and effort in ways that mean the most to the individual.

When you work at SSOE, you work with the best and you're a part of something bigger than yourself. And providing the best possible workplace for our employees gives us a competitive advantage-helping us attract and retain top talent and drive better business results. 

A Typical Day Might Include: 

The following duties are typical of the position but are not all encompassing. Responsibilities generally include those required to lead and supervise a functional team of professionals in a technical consulting environment.

• Responsible for acquiring and retaining qualified and competent talent.  This includes all employee relations responsibilities: manpower planning/staffing, hiring, development and promotion, coaching, directing, coordinating, disciplining and supervision of department staff.
• Ensures the technical competency of team members through selective talent acquisition and the support of ongoing professional development actions.  Where appropriate, helps to arrange mentoring relationships with senior staff.
• Responsible for the quality of work performed by staff through ensuring implementation of the company’s quality assurance procedures, e.g. checking. 
• Personally participates in the checking of work product, as necessary.  Licensed individuals may be required to seal discipline documents.
• Develops, organizes and implements discipline and departmental standards, initiatives, recordkeeping, and improvements.  Collaborates with other department managers in the same or similar discipline.
• Responsible for monitoring and achieving annually budgeted Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) or otherwise taking action to make necessary changes / adjustments to meet these performance objectives.
• Implements strategic initiatives within the department to achieve business objectives of operations unit and corporate business.
• Participates in business development activities and assists project managers in preparing proposals and making presentations.  This involves developing a WBS and the associated labor estimate for the proposed scope of services.
• Reviews and approves project change orders developed by the staff prior to submitting to the Project Manager for further processing.
• Responsible for the preparation and monitoring of project work schedules and projected workload forecasts for department members.  Ensure that the resource management tool(s) used by the business are kept current through regular and timely updates.
• Responsible for providing access to tools, software, resources, and reference materials as required for the team to perform the work to meet project requirements.
• Responsible to document the strengths and weaknesses of department personnel in order to identify professional development needs and prioritize training opportunities.  Ensures that staff complete mandatory training which may be communicated by leadership.
• Develops and implements an annual training program with the assistance of the Learning and Development Department.
• Responsible for meeting resource utilization targets and department financial goals.  This involves the management of salary administration to ensure fair compensation for staff at all levels while still meeting profitability goals as well as work sharing between org units.
• Travel required to support the duties and responsibilities outlined above.  This may involve visiting a client’s offices, manufacturing plant, construction site, or other SSOE offices to meet personally with staff

Qualifications You’ll Need on Day One:

• Bachelor or Masters degree in Engineering from an accredited program within the technical discipline is required.
• A minimum of ten to twelve years of practical working experience is also required.
• Valid driver's license required. May be waived for international assignments.
• Prior experience working in the consulting engineering sector is preferred.
• Prior experience working in the food, beverage, or pharmaceutical sectors is preferred. This includes business development experience and familiarity with sanitary design.
• Professional Engineering registration is preferred.
• Salary Range: $125,000-$155,000/year depending on location, education, experience, and any certifications that are directly related to the position. 
• Benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K, PTO, & paid holidays.  

SSOE – The Best of Both Worlds

At SSOE, our growth trajectory allows us to offer the opportunities normally associated with a large firm while embracing the collaborative and supportive culture often found in smaller firms. As a member of the SSOE team, you will work on exciting and diverse projects for Fortune 100 clients around the globe, supported by the best technology for the task at hand. You will experience our employee-centric culture that strives to offer a healthy balance, flexible working arrangements, direct access to leadership at all levels, and a mindset of continuous learning. Once you experience the SSOE difference, you’ll understand the why behind our metrics:

• 28% - of our employees have been with SSOE for 10 years or more.
• 15% - percentage of employees with tenure exceeding 15 years. 
• 99% - our CEO’s approval rating on Glassdoor
• 98% - portion of our clients who say they would recommend us to a colleague

A Sampling of What We Offer:

• A collaborative and supportive culture where you’re not just a number—you’re a critical and highly valued member of our team.
• As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will experience exciting projects from start to finish and interface directly with some of the most forward-thinking clients in the world.
• A mindset of continuous learning where you are encouraged to ask questions, bring fresh ideas to the table, and pursue your professional development goals.
• A diversity of market sectors, project types, and geographic locations that help insulate your career from economic ups and downs.
• A formal career path and real opportunities for advancement.
• A holistic approach to compensation and benefits that supports your physical and mental health, encourages work-life balance, and empowers your career advancement and financial success.

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