* Health and safety of the workforce.
* Carrying out and attaining the mission and the goals of the business unit managed.
* Development of a superior workforce.
* Development of the department.
* Development of an employee-oriented company culture that emphasizes quality, continuous improvement, key employee retention and development, and high performance.
* Personal ongoing self-development and personal growth as an employee.
* Plan staffing levels.
* Work with Human Resources staff to recruit, interview, select, hire, and employ an appropriate number of employees.
* Provide oversight and direction to the employees in the operating unit in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures.
* Coach, mentor and develop staff, including overseeing new employee onboarding and providing career development planning and opportunities.
* Empower employees to take responsibility for their jobs and goals. Delegate responsibility and expect accountability and regular feedback.
* Lead employees to meet the organization’s expectations for productivity, quality, and goal accomplishment.
* Provide effective performance feedback through employee recognition, rewards, and disciplinary action, with the assistance of Human Resources, when necessary.
* Maintain employee work schedules including assignments, job rotation, training, vacations and paid time off, telecommuting, cover for absenteeism, and overtime scheduling.
*Maintain transparent communication. Appropriately communicate organization information through department meetings, one-on-one meetings, and appropriate email, and regular interpersonal communication.