Operations Manager
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OverviewElement has an opportunity for a Operations Manager. This position is located within the Rolls-Royce Excellence Building (Plant 8) in Indianapolis, IN. Element staffs the metallurgical, chemistry, and build labs. This position reports to the General Manager located in Daleville, IN.Responsibilities* Manage high performing team of Engineers, Chemists, Technician, Machinists and Administrative personnel* Collaborate with the Element Daleville General Manager and Quality Manager to achieve and maintain NADCAP accreditation of the metallurgical and chemistry labs* Quality and Technical responsibility for Metallurgical and Chemistry laboratory preparation and testing methods* Oversee purchasing selections, drive customer concentricity, and continuous improvement and innovation activities* Meet Rolls-Royce production, research, and testing needs within a captive lab settingSkills / Qualifications* A2LA/ISO17025 audit experience or extensive exposure is required* NADCAP audit experience or extensive exposure is preferred.* Minimum of 5 years' experience in a leadership role with a diploma or GED certificate* Working knowledge of laboratory safety with extensive knowledge of the current suite of testing capabilities* Ability to read and interpret test specifications, drawings, test plans and/or blueprints* Understanding of continuous improvement disciplines such as Six Sigma, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, etc. preferred#LI-DM1Company OverviewElement is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 6,500 brilliant minds operating from 200 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 StatementAt 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.