Overview
Element has an opportunity for a Production Manager to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will oversee the planning, execution and delivery of material testing projects ensuring adherence to quality standards, and timelines. The Production Manager has daily responsibility to supervise project management and give clear technical guidance as necessary across a wide range of the laboratory's testing capabilities. The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and a solid understanding of material testing methodologies.
Salary: $100,000 - $115,000 per year (depending on experience)
Responsibilities
Responsible for working closely with the Business development team for technical review of quotations and qualification of leads.
Manage and motivate a team of Project Managers to ensure all facets of order entry/ job planning processes provide an optimum customer service level that are in line with business operating plans and strategic objectives.
Review the full work scope to ensure that it can be executed in a safe way and at a high- quality standard and if necessary, ensuring a risk assessment is conducted
Track and monitor output/results while providing feedback and making recommendations to processes in order to continuously improve.
Review technical standards and requirements, and where appropriate write job specific test procedures, liaise with clients on all matters technical and status related
Provide technical training and development support to staff
Work with assigned staff to ensure work schedules are maintained and balanced
Provide clear directions to the lab / Technicians by means of machining matrices & test worksheets to ensure successful completion of the client requirements within timescales
Arrange and supervise on-site witnessing by clients and representatives during stand
Perform review and audit activities on jobs including technical contract review, technical procedure review / audit, job start readiness review and job close review
Report and present results, close and invoice projects, create and archive job packs for each project
Maintain an environment of respect and dignity within the department covering employee interactions and problem solving while ensuring work rules are known and followed
Works effectively with lab functional managers and supervisors to develop and maintain positive employee relations
Other duties as assigned
Skills / Qualifications
Skills/Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Material Science, or 10 years' experience in a related field.
5 years of leadership experience within a related industry.
Analytical problem-solving skills
Excellent attention to detail and highly organized
Strong written & verbal communication
Adaptable and flexible in approach
Familiar with national and international testing standards
Demonstrated understanding of TIC sector regulatory and industry requirements to align with customer needs and expectations
Familiar with a wide range of physical test methods, including fracture fatigue, corrosion aging, and metallography.
Work Environment
Primarily office and laboratory setting, with regular interaction across technical and operational teams.
Occasional presence in test areas involving exposure to mechanical equipment, heat, noise, and laboratory materials.
Must follow all company safety procedures and PPE requirements.
Standard business hours with potential for extended or weekend hours based on project demands.
Collaborative, fast-paced environment focused on technical excellence and customer satisfaction.
NOTE: This position requires access to export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, software, and services. U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), or U.S. Government export authorization is required. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the employer obtaining the necessary export authorization, including, if required, an export license from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security, the U.S. Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, or other applicable government agency.
Company Overview
Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to 'Make tomorrow safer than today'.
When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.
While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.
Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.
Diversity Statement
At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming "the world's most trusted testing partner".
All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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Job Locations US-TX-Houston
ID 2025-18048
