Area Manager Job Listing at Intertek in Signal Hill, CA (Job ID 11886)

Description

Area Manager – Signal Hill, CA 

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking an Area Manager to join our Caleb Brett team in Signal Hill, CA. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the Oil and Gas TIC field.

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. Our Purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

Intertek Caleb Brett provides specialized Cargo inspection and analytical assessment services to the oil and gas, chemical and other commodities markets. With a global network of laboratories, 24/7 availability, and more than 130 years of exceptional customer service, our customers receive independent inspection and testing with industry-leading customer service.

What are we looking for?

This Area Manager  is responsible for directing, leading and controlling the administrative operational and testing function in the Area Offices.  Ensure that these functions are carried out in a safe, legal and ethical manner. To implement, maintain and enforce in the Operations Department Caleb Brett's plans for: Quality Management, Safety and Health, Environmental Compliance, Legal and Ethical Compliance and training.  To ensure that in carrying out the above responsibilities the Branch turns a fair and reasonable profit for Intertek. 

This position will travel at least 30% of the time.  

Shift/Schedule: Monday thru Friday 8 am to 5 pm, with occasional weekends, as business needs dictate

Salary & Benefits Information

The base wage or salary range for this position is $120,000- $175,000, plus incentives.  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, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more. 

What you'll do:

• Manage the branch Inspection, testing and administration activities.
• Maintain high standards of customer relations and service.
• Oversee hiring of new employees and performance management of the Branch's Crew Members.
• Develop a culture of employee engagement within the branch. 
• Prepare Branch budgets and develop systems to control operating costs. 
• Seek new business and penetrate further existing customers. 
• Ensure that all Branch reporting is done accurately and timely. 
• To conduct safety meetings, to keep personnel informed of occurrences and decisions relating to safety and to evaluate continually the safety of Operations working conditions and arrange for necessary corrections to be made

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:

• Ten plus years' experience in the Petroleum Industry, preferably in Inspection, Laboratory or Regulatory. 
• Knowledge of Petroleum Inspection/testing processes and a familiarity with the significance of quality data as generated by test methods.
• Excellent communication skills. Ability to engage clients and potential clients. 
• Proven success developing high functioning integrated employee teams. 
• Knowledge of ASTM standards and government regulations. 
• Proficiency in operating systems with the ability to learn and train employees in system upgrades. 
• Other essential requirement/qualification.
• Model Intertek's 10X Energies at all times within the work place, practicing business the right way
• Be aware of, and adhere to, safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at work
• Ability to work in fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities and demanding deadlines
• Must be detailed-oriented and able to effectively prioritize and organize workload, with efficient time management 
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal written and presentation formats
• Must possess the fundamental technical and administrative skills required to perform the job duties
• Must be customer focused and quality driven
• Ability to travel as business needs dictate

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• Proven ability to grow revenue and control costs. 
• Bachelor's degree helpful
• Experience in Managing Area and Branch
• Other skills or certifications are preferred

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. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

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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*Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.