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Element Materials Technology · 11 hours ago

Production Manager

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$100K/yr - $115K/yr

5+ years exp

Element Materials Technology is a rapidly growing testing, inspection, and certification business. The Production Manager will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of material testing projects while ensuring adherence to quality standards and timelines, providing technical guidance, and supervising project management activities.

AerospaceBuilding MaterialIndustrial EngineeringInfrastructureMechanical Engineering

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Qualification

Material testing methodologiesAnalytical problem-solvingLeadership experienceNationalInternational testing standardsPhysical test methodsCommunicationAttention to detailAdaptability

Required

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

Must Follow All Company Safety Procedures And PPE Requirements

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