Certification Manager

Certification Manager Arlington Heights (hybrid)

Intertek a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the worlds top-recognized brands and companies is actively seeking aCertification Managerto join our Building & Construction team inArlington Heights Illinois. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career on the Building & Construction Team.

Interteks Building and Construction division is a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture engineering and construction disciplines developing the most innovative product and project solutions. Interteks project-related assurance testing inspection and consulting services are the risk management and quality assurance partner you need to ensure the reliability safety and performance of your new developments existing assets and 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.

What are we looking for

Theposition is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Certification Schemes within the Building & Construction Business Line and the functions/team that support them. Specifically this includes supervision of the Help Desk Report Review Label Approvals/order fulfilment and Listing Validation/Directory Entry functions Industry Programs quality audits P&L management and Teams.

Salary & Benefits Information

The base wage or salary range for this position is $140000. 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 youll do:

• 5-10 bullet points of duties

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:

• Oversee the Certification staff Certification Department
• Oversee the Industry Association Programs staff and liaise with associations
• Work on aligning all the certification and Industry programs into common practices
• Work closely with Operations and Sales globally in ensure proper program procedures are being followed
• Instills efficiency processes into group though the use of new technology
• Ensure good customer experience through the administration of Certification (internal and external customers)
• Development of key metrics and actions needed to meet strategic processing goals
• Ensure Certification meets the requirements of Interteks Accreditors
• Develop new programs
• Manage quality audits
• Meet financial targets liaise with billing/collection teams
• Perform other duties as required.

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in related field or the equivalent in terms of education experience and training
• 10 years directly related experience in an ISO 17065 accredited certification body including 7 years of management experience
• Prior certification experience including electrical gas sanitation and building products
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent leadership skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities
• Model Interteks 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

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

Interteks network of phenomenal peopleare 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 emailor call 1- (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.