Production Manager

Production Manager role at Element Materials Technology

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 needed 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).

• 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 is 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.

• 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.

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  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…