Regional Production Specialist - Intertek : Job Details

Regional Production Specialist, Cortland, NYIntertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the top recognized brands and companies is actively seeking a Regional Production Specialist to join our Electrical team in Cortland, NY. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in facilitating international trade and regulatory product testing.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.Intertek's Electrical team provides assurance, testing, inspection, and certification for a variety of electric products, including appliances, consumer electronics, lighting, medical devices, information communications technology, HVACR, industrial, and energy transmission and distribution. Our dedicated professionals help ensure the quality, safety, and sustainability of electrical products used by people throughout the world.What are we looking for?The Regional Production Specialist is responsible for all production and schedule management functions associated with a given site, region and national network; through effective resource, asset and schedule management this position will maximize lab throughput and meeting client needs for timely and accurate completion of projects. This position will be reporting to the Regional Production Manager.Salary & Benefits InformationThe salary range for this position is $21.50 - $24.00 per hour . 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 holidays. When working with Intertek, you can expect a benefit package competitively placed within the local market, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.What you'll do:Maximize production opportunities through assessing project readiness, actual effort scheduling of resources and collaborate with other Regional Production Managers to leverage networkSet Promised Completion Date (PCD) and confirm expectations with clientsConsistently communicate with clients, internal resources and other appropriate key contacts within to avoid major delays or unexpected production stoppageWorking with operations manager and regional directors to ensure accurate lab and regional forecasts; daily, weekly, monthlySchedule the project in logical steps and budget time required to meet customer deadlines.Track and monitor project milestones and expenses to ensure projects are completed on time and within budgetAct as escalation resource for client or internal resources when key milestones or deliverables are at riskProject Management and scheduling functions will involve a collective effort with directing and monitoring all end-to-end aspects of project planning and design, including scope managementCompile data and reports, maintain project folders and files in accordance with Quality System requirementsMinimum Requirements & Qualifications:HS diploma or GED, required, associate's degree, preferred.Ability to learn new responsibilities and demonstrate appropriate progress in new positionPrevious project scheduling experience requiredExcellent communication skills, in verbal, written and presentation formatsExcellent time management and organizational skillsExcellent interpersonal skillsMust be detail orientedAbility to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting prioritiesMicrosoft Office proficiency, including Word, Excel and OutlookIntertek Total Quality AssuredIntertek 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 DiversityIntertek'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 [email protected] or call 1-877-###-#### (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.#LI-AR1*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.