Department Manager

Overview: Element has an opportunity for an Department Manager at our Los Angeles, CA lab.
In this role you will be a member of the operational leadership team reporting to the Senior Director and perform a variety of leadership responsibilities within the department to insure timely and accurate test results are delivered.
The Element Los Angeles laboratory offers extensive capabilities to provide space and satellite testing for the aerospace, military, and defense markets in Southern California.
Pay Range: $73000.
00 - $120000.
00 USD Annual Responsibilities: Lead, motivate, and mentor the operations team to ensure they consistently meet or exceed performance goals.
Set clear performance expectations and provide regular feedback and coaching to team members.
Analyze current processes, identify inefficiencies, and implement improvements to streamline operations.
Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency and efficiency.
Manage and allocate resources effectively, including personnel, equipment, and budget, to meet operational targets.
Monitor and control operational costs to maximize profitability.
Ensure that products or services meet or exceed quality standards by implementing quality control measures and best practices.
Address and resolve any quality issues promptly.
Oversee procurement and inventory management to ensure adequate supplies and materials for production.
Optimize supply chain processes to minimize lead times and costs.
Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, industry standards, and safety protocols.
Develop and maintain safety protocols to protect employees and assets.
Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor and report on operational performance.
Use data to make informed decisions and develop strategies for improvement.
Work closely with other departments, such as sales, marketing, and customer service, to align operations with company goals.
Foster a culture of collaboration and open communication within the organization.
Skills / Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business, operations management, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
Proven experience in operations management, preferably in [industry].
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Solid understanding of supply chain and logistics management.
Knowledge of quality assurance and process improvement methodologies.
Proficient in data analysis and reporting tools.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Detail-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement.
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.