Environmental Solutions Group - Heil Environmental is looking for a Technical Publications Manager to provide strategic leadership and direction to their Technical Publications team, ensuring the daily performance, service levels, and eCommerce administration provided by the team meet company objectives.
Requirements
- Proficient in various documentation publication tools, software, and platforms to identify the best solution(s) for productivity, cross functional team collaboration and efficiency.
- Competent in the use of standard software applications such as Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with design software such as IsoDraw, AutoCAD and Adobe Illustrator is required.
- Experience with product data management/business management software such as Windchill PDMLink and JD Edwards is a plus.
- Experience with authoring and content management software, website design, HTML and CSS is a plus.
- Experience with Creo Parametric is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Plans, directs and controls the technical document communication in print and electronic media for various products and processes.
- Manages the creation and editing of product safety and informational decal drawings and print vendor artwork.
- Manages the photographing and documentation of products and product functions with emphasis on the safety, accuracy, and clarity of all published procedures.
- Accurately and proficiently proofs manuals, decals, service bulletins and other documentation prior to publication.
- Responsible for coordinating the loading and updating of content (product images, photos, pricing, descriptions, features, advertisements, etc.) for eCommerce sites.
- Communicates and works effectively with print vendors to ensure manuals and decals are printed and delivered accurately and within production schedules.
- Evaluates and reports on the performance, effectiveness, and impact of technical publications.
Other
- Manages the Technical Publications team in a manner consistent with the goals and objectives of the Environmental Solutions Group (ESG).
- Sets department objectives, assigns projects and evaluates group(s) work for content and conformity to customer and ESG requirements.
- Researches and stays updated on the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in technical communication and publications.
- Develops and implements strategies that demonstrate forward thinking and innovation for how publications are authored and distributed.
- Communicates and works effectively with team members and other individuals and groups within and outside of the organization.
- Willing to travel up to 25% and maintain a flexible work schedule during critical project periods to achieve results.
- Bachelor's Degree in Technical Writing, Manufacturing or related field required, or equivalent experience is required.
