Department Manager Job Description
Department manager
provides the highest quality of care & are in compliance w/ the Nursing Practice Act, JCAHO, federal, state, & local requirements.
Department Manager Duties & Responsibilities
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Provide administrative, supervisory and technical direction for personnel
Makes observations to identify consistency, identify best practices and make recommends action plans to improve administrative operations and align staffing structures and department services to relieve faculty of administrative tasks and offload redundant tasking from department staff, and form a nimble, flexible administrative organization
Establishing state of the art Management practices, tools & processes
Direct supervisory responsibility for Department Specialists
Cultivate customer relationships to create ‘loyal advocates’ for the Brand and leverage your team to achieve the highest quality of customer profile capture with every transaction
Skillfully negotiate with both internal and external groups to solve problems and broker agreements
Apply critical thinking to problem resolution
Recruiting, training and developing your Sales Advisor team together with the Store Manager
To effectively manage all the shop staff, in close liaison with the Management
Execute processes for the normal operation of employee programs
Department Manager Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Department Manager
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: BLS, PALS, ALCS, ACLS, CPD, PMP
Education for Department Manager
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the department manager job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Education, English, Management, Engineering, Communication, Business, Technical, Business/Administration, Environmental Science, Finance
Skills for Department Manager
Desired skills for department manager include:
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Gives customers direction of product location throughout the store
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Staffing
Clinical care delivery processes
Nursing Practice Act
Quality improvement
Direction
Excel
Budgeting
Desired experience for department manager includes:
Ensure the achievement of business goals and strategic projects for the Department, keeping in constant connection with Corporate functions
Guarantee that Visual Merchandising standards are upheld according to company policies
Ensure appropriate Department resources coverage and supervise logistics and stock management
Extensive experience in Ready to Wear
Ideally with +5 years of retail sales/ store operations experience, which at least 2 years at supervisory level
A high sensitivity to customer experience and loyalty
Department Manager Examples
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Department Manager Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of department manager. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for department manager
- Establishes, maintains, communicates, and enforces safety, quality, waste and productivity standards to meet plant goals
- Oversees and manages the Performance Control System (PCS) for the department including establishing key performance indicators (KPI’s), auditing Supervisor/Operator shift meetings, and leading department meetings
- Supervises salaried staff of Shift Supervisors
- Ensures that Best Practice teams related to process discipline have appropriate representation
- Ensures customer complaints are investigated, and corrective actions are implemented and evaluated for effectiveness according to established standards
- Ensures that accurate Standard Operating Conditions (SOC’s) are in place and followed
- Manage salary structure
- Support or lead portions of department meetings
- Coordinate with other Department Managers
- Recruitment, development, training and retention of personnel
Qualifications for department manager
- At least 5 years of retail sales/ store operations experience, which at least 2 years at supervisory level
- Associates degree and/or equivalent experience and education
- Act as a coordinator / liaison with other global practices and regional offices on activities related to the department
- Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients
- Able to process information/merchandise through a computerized inventory system
- Able to work varied hours/days as business dictates
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Department Manager Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of department manager. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for department manager
- Actively participates in process improvement, modifications, upgrade and expansion projects for the facility
- Works closely with plant safety and quality teams to proactively identify issues and develop and/or enhance related programs and procedures
- Supervise department staff of three in supporting and fostering high levels of customer service in the operational, financial, and business functions of department
- Co-lead a team of administrators focused on implementing cross-departmental practices to enhance the customer service and support for academic events across the School
- Act as key liaison for department chair(s) and PhD Coordinators with Faculty Affairs, Office of the Dean, and the Registrar
- Manages day-to-day operations of the office, in areas of financial management, human resources management, faculty support, compliance and strategic guidance
- Administers and maintains existing strategic operation plans
- Oversees all departmental communications, web presence and ensure compliance with Kellogg branding and communication standards
- Works with management to assign staff, faculty, phd and research associate space including appropriate FM refresh/renovation and furniture purchase
- Hire and train full-time employees in areas of NU financials, course logistics, and academic research event support
Qualifications for department manager
- Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in business, economics
- 2 years’ administrative experience including budgets, finance, grants, facilities, and/or human resources
- Proficiency with Microsoft programs, Adobe Creative Suite, Facebook and LinkedIn
- Ability to work in a highly collaborative manner with faculty and staff, across the University
- Advanced knowledge of MS PowerPoint, Adobe products
- Effectively overseeing a Software Development Department, growing it both in terms of revenue and maturity and effectively managing and monitoring day-to-day operations that meet the expectations of clients and management
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of department manager. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for department manager
- Develop & deliver department master plan and manage the daily results of the work – includes equipment layout, team design/staffing, and results management
- Maintain track record of time-off of department staff
- Assist with learning activities, including Community of Practice forums and department-wide initiatives
- Assist in roll-out of network-wide initiatives, as requested
- Conduct supervisory actions for multiple employees, both direct reports and their reports, to include Performance Development, HR actions, Finance, Travel
- Cross-department communication and trouble-shooting, scheduling, processing of freelance invoices, and other assistance
- Monitor audience feedback and email communications with the department, assist in compilation of metrics and other information
- Direct staff and provide leadership to achieve goals and vision of the department and the day-to-day operations
- Interpret, implement and ensure compliance with university academic and administrative policies and procedures within the department
- Represent the department’s business and academic operations within the school
Qualifications for department manager
- Must have ability to remain focused in a fast-paced environment
- Must have a BS/BA plus a minimum of 10 years experience supporting operations (Engineering, IT and/or IC), or equivalent education and experience
- Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through careers.foxnews.com to be considered
- 4-year degree OR High School Diploma/GED and 5+ years manufacturing management experience
- Strong selling and/or customer service experience, preferred
- Ability to learn computer systems, POS register, telxon, and interpret reports
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Department Manager Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of department manager. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for department manager
- Work closely with heads of departments to create the more appropriate pipeline and structural set ups for the department
- Acting as the primary contact for show production regarding the progress of the work, communicating daily with the show co-odinators and line producers regarding changes to priorities
- Responsible for direct line supervision of analysts and all activities relating to sample testing and instrument maintenance in the Oils Testing Laboratory
- Training of employees on test methods, safety rules and procedures quality program
- Oversight of Method development of new analytical methods
- Data review of all test results and determining if controls meet QC acceptance criteria
- Authoring and review of technical documents including Standard Operating Procedures, and control specifications
- Monitoring equipment control documentation
- Maintaining test result records and electronic data records
- Monitoring employee's punctuality, work habits, and communication of workers' performance to upper management
Qualifications for department manager
- A proven ability to establish good relationships with supervisors and an understanding of how to build a successful team around a core
- Experience as a Shift Operations Manager or a comparable level of managing a large scale, production operation in a fast paced production environment dealing with large teams
- The ability to challenge decisions and behaviours to ensure consistency with service to our customers
- Maintaining sufficient knowledge of ongoing changes within the area of supervision to provide accurate guidance during development of new project
- Ensuring implementation of quality control program in the laboratory
- Troubleshooting of equipment and analytical procedures
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Department Manager Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking for a department manager. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for department manager
- Expertise in olive oil quality and purity testing highly desired
- Receives directions from the Lab Director and Quality Unit regarding validation of existing analytical methods
- To support in growing existing customer spending by driving the staff on weekly clienteling routines, and reporting on results
- Hiring, training and developing the sales team
- Controlling and managing all staff related issues
- Making good buying decisions taking calculated risk concerning upcoming collections
- Advocating for safety within the group
- Recruiting top-talent the engagement and retainage of staff
- Coordinating work for the Department including making assignments and reviewing performance in order to ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff
- Interpreting policies, procedures, and goals of organization to staff
Qualifications for department manager
- Solutions-oriented and keeping a positive attitude in all circumstances
- Bachelor's degree in chemistry, food science, or equivalent
- At least five years of directly related experience in a food chemistry testing environment and a minimum of 2 years in a supervisory role
- Bachelor's degree plus significant experience in operations, including management of hourly workforce, or equivalent in education and experience
- Knowledge of company and regulatory rules, policies and procedures in the areas of GMP, quality and safety
- Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office Software applications