Communications department head job description

12-month tenured position

Reporting to the Dean of Library, the Library Systems Department Head is responsible for providing high-quality, robust management of library systems (applications and hardware) that facilitate search, discovery, and delivery of library services and resources. The Library Systems Department Head works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, to support the discoverability of library resources in both the physical and digital realms. This position plays a key role in NMSU Librarys integrated information technology-library ecosystem. This Library Systems Department Head is tasked with managing current systems and works on projects to deliver new services of high-quality to support an intensive research and multi-disciplined environment. As a member of the library faculty, pursues an active and ongoing program of professional development appropriate for rank at the university. Ensures compliance with relevant library and university policies and procedures, including department head roles and responsibilities as specified in New Mexico State University Administrative Rules and Procedures (ARP). 6.72-Department Heads Responsibilities.
As a member of the library faculty, is responsible for achieving in the following areas:

• Librarianship
• Scholarship and Creative Activity
• Outreach and Extension (when appropriate)
• Service

Specific duties of the incumbent include the following:

• Oversees internal systems administration for NMSU Library and IT-related workflows and infrastructure
• Monitors the trends in the field and implements new and emerging library data management applications and knowledge systems, such as next generation library catalogs, aggregated discovery tools, research and collaboration systems, instructional technology, digital archives, and simulation and presentation tools.
• Works closely with library staff, the systems unit, and other organizational entities within NMSU and NMSU Library to ensure systems are optimized for all library operations.
• Maintains up to date documentation regarding systems, policies, procedures and practices.
• Promotes a diverse environment.

Moving allowance included.

New Mexico State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer; Minorities, Females, Veterans, and those with a Disability are encouraged to apply.

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• This position reports directly to the Production Manager.
• The role’s responsibilities are subject to change, and are not limited to the following:
• Responsible for all audio and audio rigging systems oversight, design, implementation, and management company-wide.
• Review all audio implementations company-wide and either approve or correct as needed.
• The sole responsibility for audio department hiring in warehouse and field, including full-time staff and freelance
• Actively onboard, mentor, and train new hires and existing staff
• Responsible for all audio tech scheduling, skills assessment, development, and disciplinary action up to and including termination.
• Manage audio department’s company PTO and sick time based on company standard
• Work with sub rent vendors to achieve the best pricing for the audio department and help the project management team with the best equipment over hire practices.
• Review and ensure audio inventory system is correct, implement proper maintenance, provide ROI on inventory, and assist and consult departmental expenditures company-wide.
• Attend events to ensure company standards are met and to capitalize on training and mentoring opportunities
• Project Manage events as needed.

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The Department Head will be responsible for driving manufacturing operational excellence in direct support of achieving day to day business goals, improved performance and decreased cost, using HBS (lean manufacturing) tools. The initial focus will be to achieve product flow, identifying bottleneck operations with efforts to subsequently de-bottle neck to increase throughput month over month.

This position will apply Lean Manufacturing and other continuous improvement initiatives while leading a large segment of our manufacturing process. Specifically, this position will:

+ Achieve the operational metrics for their responsible department, specifically in the areas of Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost, with key ownership over product throughput (flow), Labor Utilization, and Variable Cost/Standard Hour

+ Identify capacity gaps with regards to manpower or equipment, and work with other functional groups to close said gaps identified.

+ Manage and develop a team of supervisors directly, and hourly workforce indirectly, on the range of 2 supervisors with 40-50 hourly operators; supervisor will be focused on keeping operators productive with in the moment problem solving/help chain resolution, where this role will solve the next layer up of problems that cannot be resolved in the moment, and find and implement sustainable solutions for nagging problems, proactively.

+ Lead Operational Excellence using HBS (Lean Manufacturing) principles, tools, and techniques in direct support of achieving business goals, improved performance, and decreased cost

+ Define the current condition of the facility to identify opportunities and create target condition, with action plans to improve operational and financial results

+ Prioritize, guide and facilitate the activities of the manufacturing function to meet organizational goals, initiatives and requirements

+ Reaffirm existing production goals, or establish new goals, and lead the group effort to achieve those goals

+ Lead cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives for safety, on-time delivery, production efficiency, and scrap reduction

+ Develop the capabilities of those in the department through teaching, coaching, establishing high standards, and ensuring accountability

+ Exhibit and promote an attitude on the plant floor that leads to an engaged and energized workforce
Job responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

+ Drive improvements by developing and implementing systems and procedures based on data analysis

+ Drive connections to business metrics as defined with team for consistent action across all shifts - one team, one goal, one plan

+ Sets the vision for the organization by formulating and guiding the implementation of long and short range plans, policies, and programs

+ Responsible for continuous improvement of plant performance measurements (quality, productivity, cycle time, delivery, and inventory)

+ Confers with management personnel to establish production and quality control standards, develop budget and cost controls, founded in data, and to leverage these standards/controls for improvements

+ Obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment, specifically with regards to eliminating downtime and achieving higher Fully Productive Hour metrics

+ Develops and implements operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality (waste)

+ Maintains quality and reduces inventory levels and lead times

+ Participates in safety initiatives

+ Utilize best practice methodologies and develop new technologies

+ Perform other work related duties as assigned

+ Develop team, both supervisors and hourly production employees, to be motivated and aligned to the department goals, with empowered problem solving and succession planning