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Management > Superintendent

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Short Description:

Directs and coordinates the operations of the business or department. Implements company policies and procedures. Must have strong leadership skills, be able to work well with a team, and have the ability to work independently with little or no supervision. Superior decision-making skills, problem-solving skills, and conflict-management abilities are also vital. Must have a thorough knowledge of the company, its culture, and its products and services, work with all levels of management, and have superior training and delegation abilities. 

Duties / Responsibilities:

  • Oversee activities directly related to making products or providing services.
  • Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with product production, pricing, sales, or distribution.
  • Review financial statements, sales, activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement.
  • Manage staff, prepare work schedules, and assign specific duties.
  • Direct and coordinate the organization's financial and budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, and increase efficiency.
  • Establish and implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures, conferring with board members, organization officials, and staff members as necessary.
  • Determine staffing requirements, interview, hire and train new employees, or oversee those personnel processes.
  • Plans and directs activities such as sales promotions and coordinating with other department heads as needed.
  • Determine goods and services to be sold and set prices and credit terms based on forecasts of customer demand.
  • Locate, select, and procure merchandise for resale, representing management in purchase negotiations.

Skills / Requirements / Qualifications

  • Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
  • Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  • Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  • Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
  • Monitoring: Monitoring/assessing the performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
  • Coordination:  Adjusting actions concerning others' actions.
  • Social Perceptiveness:  Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  • Active Learning: Understand new information's implications for current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.   
  • Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

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  • Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
  • Related Experience: Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. 
  • Job Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
  • Job Zone Examples: These occupations usually involve communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals.
  • Specific Vocational Preparation in years: 1-2 years preparation (6.0 to 7.0)

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