Engineering Jobs in Lawrence, IN

About Us

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $7.6 billion in revenue for 2024, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential related building projects.

The Role We Want You For

Clayco is seeking an experienced and driven Project Executive to join our Life Sciences Business Unit. The Life Sciences market is rapidly growing and evolving, driven by advancements in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare. As demand for cutting-edge research facilities, laboratories, manufacturing plants, and clinical spaces continues to increase, Clayco is committed to delivering high-performance, state-of-the-art buildings that foster innovation and scientific discovery.

In this role, you will be instrumental in driving business success within the Life Sciences Business Unit, overseeing multiple high-profile projects from acquisition through execution. Acting as the “executive in charge,” your primary objectives will be to secure new business, maintain strong client relationships, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest safety standards. Success in this role will be measured by your ability to win business, foster client satisfaction, and deliver exceptional project outcomes.

You are a natural leader with experience managing large and complex design-build projects. You bring an entrepreneurial mindset to your work, thriving in a Seller/Doer role with a nationwide reach. You will work with an exceptional team of experts to deliver facilities that meet the stringent regulatory requirements and cutting-edge technological needs of the life sciences industry. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of the Life Sciences market, where your leadership and expertise will have a lasting impact on the industry. Your passion for business growth, combined with a strong background in leading construction teams, makes you an ideal fit to help continue to grow Clayco’s presence in the Life Sciences sector.

The Specifics of the Role

• Life Sciences Business Plan. Proactively engage in networking, industry events, and targeted marketing to build new client relationships.
• Project Acquisition: Lead the RFQ/RFP response process, including developing pursuit strategies, managing design and preconstruction efforts, overseeing communication and marketing, and presenting to clients. Ensure strategic alignment in deal negotiations, scope definition, and contract administration.
• Client Management: Serve as the primary executive contact for clients, ensuring satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle and fostering long-term relationships that lead to repeat business.
• Project Leadership: Identify and recruit top talent for project teams and ensure proper scope education and smooth transitions from design to construction. Provide executive oversight during construction to ensure adherence to schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
• Team Development: Mentor and inspire teams of construction professionals, fostering leadership growth and creating a high-performing, knowledgeable workforce.
• Operational Oversight: Collaborate with operations teams on critical activities, including major trade buyouts and early design-phase tasks. Ensure proactive management of construction costs, risk mitigation, and field execution.
• Life Sciences Business Unit by identifying opportunities for innovation, cost savings, and project delivery improvements.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Experience: 15+ years of progressive experience in construction, with a strong track record managing individual projects valued at $50M or more.
• Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of construction costs and cost drivers, both at the project and unit level. Proficient in contract negotiation and administration.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead large, cross-functional teams, with a focus on mentoring and developing talent. Strong ability to navigate complex challenges, resolve conflicts, and motivate teams to achieve exceptional results.
• Business Acumen: Entrepreneurial drive with a passion for business development, coupled with a keen understanding of customer decision-making processes.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to deliver impactful presentations and build consensus across internal and external teams.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to break down complex problems into manageable components, identify core issues, and develop innovative solutions. Skilled in prioritizing critical details and managing multiple projects concurrently.
• Attention to Detail: A meticulous approach to scope management and cost control, ensuring accuracy in all aspects of project execution.
• Strategic Thinking: Demonstrated ability to anticipate future trends, adapt to changing circumstances, and continuously seek ways to improve project outcomes and client satisfaction.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to physically navigate job sites, including climbing ladders and multi-floor scaffolding. Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Some Things You Should Know

• Our clients and projects are nationwide – Travel will be required.
• No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
• We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
• The pace is fast!
• This position is classified as a safety-sensitive role in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Candidates selected for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check, which includes mandatory drug testing.

Why Clayco?

• 2024 Best Places to Work – Crain’s Chicago Business, St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
• 2024 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1).
• 2024 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
• 2024 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 5).

Benefits

• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Compensation

• The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

Heartland Food Products Group is a global leader in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, producing low-calorie sweeteners, coffee, coffee creamers and liquid water enhancers. We manufacture and market Splenda, the #1 brand in the low calorie sweetener category and the most recognized in the world. We make coffee, tea and water taste better and help people live happier, healthier and longer lives by making it easy to reduce sugar.

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package. Come grow with us!

This role is not a remote opportunity, it is on-site at our Manufacturing Plant in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Scope:

The Project Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the effective and efficient execution of strategic projects, driving delivery on time, within budget, and on strategy. This individual is responsible for establishing and championing best-in-class project management methodologies, standards, and tools across the organization. The Project Manager provides end-to-end leadership for a diverse portfolio of initiatives, including product development and commercialization, marketing initiatives, major operational transitions, supply chain optimizations, and other strategic projects requiring seamless cross-functional collaboration. This role involves close partnership with both internal teams and external stakeholders to achieve business objectives and communicate project status and performance to leadership across the supply chain.

Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Leadership & Execution

• Lead Complex Projects: Drive the planning, execution, and closure of critical supply chain and operational initiatives, such as major product transitions, system implementations, supply chain network optimization, key cost-saving programs, and supplier transitions.
• Full Project Lifecycle Management: Oversee project health against established timelines, identify and proactively mitigate risks, and provide leadership to measure variance in scope, schedule, cost, and quality for each project.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with functional heads (e.g., Operations, Quality Assurance, Purchasing, Marketing) to translate strategic requirements into actionable, measurable projects and ensure adequate resourcing for short-term and long-term goals.
• System and Process Implementation: Own the cross-functional implementation of new systems and processes to enhance speed, foster growth, and improve productivity. Collaborate across the company to identify, implement, and leverage project management best practices and tools.
• Risk Management & Mitigation: Proactively identify and assess project risks, employing defined processes and tools for swift resolution or escalation. Develop and prioritize risk management strategies based on a deep understanding of key processes and systems to optimize delivery and minimize exposure.

1. Continuous Improvement & Optimization

• Process Enhancement: Evaluate project improvement opportunities and effectively implement enhancements to advance projects and overall project management maturity.
• Documentation & Best Practices: See special projects through to completion, thoroughly documenting results, lessons learned, and best practices for future reference and organizational knowledge.
• Manufacturing & Packaging Optimization:
• Continuously improve the packaging specifications system in collaboration with Operations, Quality Assurance, Purchasing, and Marketing teams.
• Ensure manufacturing specifications are current and accurate through regular inspection.
• Identify and implement improvements in palletization optimization and material design to drive cost efficiencies.
• Collaborate with packaging materials vendors on key service points, ensuring compliance with specifications and fostering continuous improvement.
• Analyze technical data and drawings to determine appropriate packaging material attributes that meet customer specifications and production capabilities.
• Contribute innovative ideas to improve packaging technologies and resolve consumer application-related challenges.
• Support end-of-life (EOL) activities with Purchasing, Operations, and Commercialization for discontinued packaging.

1. Stakeholder Engagement & Influence

• Influence & Communication: Effectively influence stakeholders at all levels to facilitate decision-making and ensure project alignment.
• Commercialization Handoff: Manage successful handoffs from plant trials of new products, working closely with Manufacturing, QA, and Engineering to ensure efficient commercialization.

Qualifications:

• Required:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain, or a related technical field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Three to five years of experience in project management.
• Preferred:
• Experience in the Food Processing industry, particularly with consumer-packaged goods.
• Background in either product development or supply chain.
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials (e.g., corrugated, paperboard, rigid plastics, flexible pouches) and characteristics for packaging structural design.
• Working knowledge of packaging-related manufacturing processes, including but not limited to printing, die-cutting, thermoforming, injection molding, and extrusion blow molding.
• Experience with TOPS/CAPE pallet building software.

Key Competencies:

• Project Management Expertise: Demonstrated knowledge of project management concepts (e.g., cost and time management, scope management, quality control) to effectively execute assigned tasks and lead project teams.
• Leadership & Management: Proven track record of strong people leadership, management, and development.
• Strategic Thinking: Broad functional experience in innovation and/or supply chain management, with a demonstrated ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives. Approaches problems from multiple angles, identifies new areas of risk, and leverages emerging trends to anticipate and mitigate issues.
• Business Acumen: Strong business acumen and the ability to oversee project budgets effectively.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving challenges.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to physically perform functions such as climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting (up to 40 pounds), grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
• Ability to work seated using a computer and phone for extended periods.
• Ability to work extended hours, including daily overtime and occasional weekends, as needed.
• Possess visual acuity to accurately document company records.
• Continuous walking throughout plant and distribution center facilities may be required.

A leading industrial construction organization—supporting major global clients across aerospace, chemicals, power, semiconductors, and more—is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead high-visibility, complex mechanical construction projects. These projects typically range from $5M–$30M+, are fast-paced, and mission-critical to high-growth industries.

You’ll oversee full lifecycle delivery, from planning and execution to budget ownership and client management. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for someone who thrives in technically challenging environments and is passionate about delivering safe, high-quality, on-time projects.

If you excel at leading multi-disciplinary teams and executing complex industrial builds, this role offers a significant opportunity for impact and career growth.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Execution

• Lead all phases of mechanical/industrial construction projects from kickoff to closeout.
• Build and manage project schedules, milestones, and resource plans.
• Work directly with field supervision to drive execution—this is a self-perform environment.
• Identify risks early and implement effective corrective actions.
• Enforce safety standards and compliance across the project lifecycle.

Financial & Commercial Ownership

• Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and profitability targets.
• Track labor, materials, and equipment costs; drive proactive cost control.
• Manage contracts, commercial terms, and labor agreements.
• Prepare and present project performance reports for internal leadership and clients.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the project.
• Communicate schedule impacts, deliverables, and changes clearly and proactively.
• Collaborate with internal teams, subcontractors, and vendors to maintain alignment.

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor cross-functional project teams—including project controls, estimating, purchasing, safety, quality, and engineering/virtual design.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Support career development for junior and mid-level team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years managing industrial construction projects and project teams.
• Proven experience delivering large, complex mechanical or industrial builds.
• Skilled in project management tools (Primavera, Procore, MS Project, etc.).
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated success managing diverse, cross-functional teams.

Why This Role?

You’ll join a company known for executing some of the most complex and critical industrial construction projects in the industry. The culture is fast-paced, innovative, and deeply team-oriented—with exceptional support for learning and growth.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary + annual bonuses + profit sharing
• Day 1 medical coverage
• 100% 401(k) vesting with company match
• Comprehensive benefits package and long-term career pathways

Position: Sr Project Manager - (PMP Preferred)

Location: hybrid 2-3 days onsite in Indianapolis, IN (Local candidates are given preference)

Duration: 12-24 months / long term contract

I am looking for an Operational Readiness - Sr Project Manager to join the Sterling Engineering team, supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing programs within a GMP-regulated environment.

This role will lead two major projects, each consisting of up to 13 cross-functional workstreams, requiring strong coordination across facilities, utilities, manufacturing equipment, validation, safety, and production operations.

Must have Pharmaceutical, Medical Device industry or FDA - Project Management experience - at least 10 years in the U.S.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of Project Management experience in pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing environments, with demonstrated success managing large-scale, multi-workstream programs.

Projects include

• Facility modifications
• utilities systems (WFI, clean steam, HVAC)
• tank farms
• CIP/SIP systems
• manufacturing equipment installation
• validation activities tied to large capital expansion initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Project Management Certification (PMP or CAPM)
• 10+ years of U.S. Project Management experience in pharma
• Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal
• Oracle Primavera P6 utilization for project Scheduling
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or other scientific discipline.

Why join the Sterling Team?

About us…Sterling Engineering, in business for 56 years …we offer FULL BENEFITS! As a Sterling Engineering W2 employee on contract, you receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 3 Medical plans to choose from, Dental & Vision plans, 401(k) with a match, and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Heartland Food Products Group is a global leader in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, producing low-calorie sweeteners, coffee, coffee creamers and liquid water enhancers. We manufacture and market Splenda, the #1 brand in the low calorie sweetener category and the most recognized in the world.

Our goal is to transform the sweetener category from commoditized ingredients to a destination that unleashed shopper’s potential for better, healthier baking and beverages. We make coffee, tea and water taste better and help people live happier, healthier and longer lives by making it easy to reduce sugar.

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package. Come grow with us!

This role is not a remote opportunity, it is on-site at our Manufacturing Plant in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Scope:

The primary focus of the Associate B2B Manager will be to support the Senior B2B Manager and R&D leaders, taking products from concept to production as well as supporting ongoing B2B operations. This position will be collaborating with cross functional teams and providing supply chain solutions that can be strategic to our company leading innovation and product development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Champion and lead product development efforts and ensure all contract manufacturing business is sustained.
• Maintain the relationship and satisfaction of all contract manufacturing partners.
• Work jointly with R&D, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain and Contract Manufacturing customers to source, justify, scope, scale up and commercialize new products.
• Coordinate internal cross-functional team needs for product startup, trials, qualification, through steady state production.
• Execute and maintain reporting for B2B category.
• Achieve key business results including efficient manufacturing, impeccable quality and outstanding service to our customers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 2+ year’s practical experience in manufacturing preferred, previous roles in Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, or Engineering area highly desired.
• Must be able to work independently and have demonstrated leadership, interpersonal and self-initiative skills.
• Strong project management, financial analysis, communication and collaboration skills.
• Cross discipline exposure and functional knowledge of Supply Chain disciplines and impacts on contract manufacturing strategy, processes, and costs.
• Must work successfully with cross functional departments within and outside the organization and build effective relationships.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to physically perform the functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions
• Must be able to work seated using a computer and phone for long periods of time
• Must be able to work extended hours, as business warrants
• Must possess visual acuity to document company records
• Continuous walking throughout plant and distribution center
• Lifting up to 40 pounds

Cornerstone Controls is seeking a Project Management Assistant to support our automation projects. This role is ideal for someone with strong organizational skills who can keep project timelines, resources, and deliverables on track.

Role Overview

As a Project Management Assistant, you’ll work closely with project managers to coordinate schedules, resources, and documentation across a range of industrial automation projects. Your attention to detail and planning skills will help ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules using tools such as Microsoft Project, IFS, or Smartsheet.
• Assist in resource allocation and management, managing project purchased materials, and coordinating with internal teams and external vendors.
• Track project progress, identify risks or delays, and communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including schedules, reports, and meeting notes.
• Provide administrative support to project managers, including meeting coordination, project data troubleshooting and fixing, and enabling efficient project management operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience in project scheduling and coordination, preferably in an engineering or industrial environment.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Smartsheet) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with business systems such as IFS, Oracle, or SAP is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Project scheduling or project management certification preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, retirement, wellness programs).
• Supportive team environment with a focus on collaboration.
• Flexible work arrangements, including options for remote work.

About Us

At Cornerstone Controls, we are committed to delivering excellence in industrial automation projects. We value integrity, teamwork, and innovation, and we’re looking for people who share these values to help us drive success for our clients.

How to Apply

Ready to grow your career in project management? Apply now and join a team where your organizational skills will make a real impact.

Scope:

Maintenance manager for liquid division will be leading all maintenance activities to ensure reliable operation of packaging, blending and CIP systems. The maintenance manager will oversee all aspects of maintenance including preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, maintenance and shutdown scheduling, spare parts strategy, equipment reliability, technical training of asset care technicians and equipment re-design.

Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities:

• Define propose and monitor the implementation of the company’s maintenance and reliability objectives with key overall objectives of improving overall line efficiency and reducing unplanned downtime associated with breakdowns.
• Responsible for the maintenance/repair of all equipment in the liquid plants.
• Implement work processes and procedures related to maintenance including the management of PM and PdM programs.
• Train, develop and mentor maintenance employees to ensure future growth objectives can be accomplished. Includes troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure maintenance function operates with clear and open communications. Key technical resources for the issue escalation, MOC and project design review processes.
• Promote a continuous improvement culture by developing processes to analyze data to solve reliability problems and reduce unplanned downtime using MTTF, PM frequency, FMEA and implementing reliability initiatives
• Ensure spare parts inventory is optimized and aligned to support operations objectives.
• Protect proprietary technology through approved and certified relationships with third party companies
• Develop and manage the annual maintenance budget.
• Manage all outsourced contractors as needed and all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• BS Degree in Engineering
• 10-15 years of progressive and diversified “Maintenance Management” with minimum of 5 years’ experience in food and beverage manufacturing.
• Strong experience in Continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, TPM, maintenance programs, equipment installation, and automation.
• Interpersonal skills and track record of teamwork, leadership, adaptability, coaching, and taking initiatives.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, P&ID, construction drawings, and other related work documents.
• Familiar with maintenance program management, CMMS, GMPs, SOP’s development
• Prior maintenance management experience
• Experience with high-speed packaging equipment required. Aseptic experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Strong ability to coach, lead teams.
• Possess visual acuity to document company records

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to physically perform the functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions
• Must be able to work seated using a computer and phone for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work extended hours, such as daily overtime and an occasional weekend
• Must possess visual acuity to document company records
• Continuous walking throughout plant and distribution center.
• Lifting up to 40 pounds

Sealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply chain that is touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient. We strive to foster a caring, high-performance growth culture that will deliver consistent, sustainable profitable growth and accelerate our performance – a culture where accountability is clear and aligned, and where we reward business outcomes and impact. That culture guides everything we do, including how we partner with our customers and suppliers, how we attract and retain top talent, and how we create and deliver value for our stakeholders. Sealed Air generated $5.5 billion in revenue in 2023 and had approximately 17,000 employees operating out of 46 countries/territories and distributing products in 115 countries/territories around the world. To learn more, visit : Cushioning TSR

TYPE OF POSITON: Full-time permanent

POSITION SUMMARY: The Cushioning TSR will work closely with sales teams to service products, provide technical support, and grow and promote solutions with Sealed Air customers. The Cushioning TSR will deliver technical service to and engineering support of packaging systems in a designated region. The cushioning TSR will establish and deepen relationships with new and existing customers and will be expected to consult with customers on packaging materials, equipment, and processes. The cushioning TSR is responsible for meeting or the annual sales forecast for the Protective business in their designated territory.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ DUTIES:

• Installs Packaging Systems and Delivers Training – Install packaging systems at customer locations in designated region; train operators in packaging process, system capabilities, system safety procedures; answer questions asked by customer related to equipment, health, safety, and environment
• Services and Maintains Packaging Systems – Repair and troubleshoot equipment breakdowns for customers; help identify potential issues in advance and recommend improved policies/procedures; take ownership and maintain high level of quality; follow standards; provide technical information and explanations
• Demonstrates Solution Knowledge – Understand and clearly articulate full suite of Sealed Air Product Care Solutions, products, and programs to end users
• Leverages Consultative Approach with Customers -understand customer needs/challenges, build relationships, and become trusted advisor while servicing accounts; encourage upgrades; build understanding of competitor information and trends
• Develops New Sales Opportunities - work in partnership with sales team to identify additional packaging solution opportunities in existing accounts; sell additional service agreements, spare parts, related items, new products/equipment/applications, and/or upgrades to existing customers; prepare quotations
• Manages Administrative Duties and Collaborates Internally – complete CRM documentation, inventory tracking, problem tracking, travel and expense reports, and other required documentation; liaise closely with Customer Service on issues such as customer information, product details, pricing, etc. to support smooth processing of orders; liaise with Packaging Application Center as necessary; work according to code of conduct; champion organization priorities
• Disclaimer: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS Degree or equivalent experience.
• 1 + years of high level mechanical and/or sales expertise
• 3 + years of MS Office (Word/ Excel/ PowerPoint)
• Valid Driver's license
• Ability to travel daily (occasional overnight travel for meetings, training, and service coverage)

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong listening, written, and verbal communication skills
• High level of mechanical and troubleshooting experience
• Packaging experience is a plus
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings/troubleshooting charts
• Ability to develop accounts, build strong relationships, work with customers to solve problems, and influence decision-making
• Ability to work across teams and navigate complex environment
• Goal-focused/deadline-driven/results-oriented; Self-starter and coachable
• Strong time management, Detail-oriented, and highly organized
• Experience as an Account Manager, Key Account Manager, Sales Account Manager, Junior Account Manager or relevant role
• Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation abilities

Element has an opportunity for an Operations Manager II. In this role you will be reporting to the General Manager and perform a variety of leadership responsibilities within the assigned location to insure timely and accurate test results are delivered. All Operational Leadership positions must be proficient in a number of core business skills including but not limited to compliance to established safety rules, code of conduct, and company policies and procedures.

• Ensures that safety and quality standards are being met and maintained at all times within the company's safety and QA programs
• Responsible for the location safety performance and awareness; spearheads and manages initiatives that drive a culture of safety first
• Under the direction of the General Manager, is responsible for directing, coordinating, facilitating and monitoring the daily activities of the lab operations department managers and supervisors (typically 3 or more direct reports with an overall staff that is greater than 15 employees)
• Provides and sets direction within the lab to ensure that production goals and customer expectations are consistently met in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner
• Demonstrates deep knowledge of Element capabilities, processes and expertise to be able to clearly explain the benefits of Element testing services to all audiences -- internal and external
• Effectively inspire and communicate to both direct and indirect reports with the end result being a more thoroughly equipped workforce to meet customer needs on a daily basis
• Responsible and accountable to assigned direct reporting staff and to indirect departmental decisions to include hiring, performance management, and performance review decisions and execution, and approval of overtime and time cards
• Work with assigned staff to ensure work schedules are maintained and balanced
• Maintain an environment of respect and dignity within the department covering employee interactions and problem solving while ensuring work rules are known and followed
• Consult on various ways of testing requested by the client and provide alternatives and \"up\" selling with the various add on testing capabilities
• Advise team on technical issues with regard to the successful and timely completion of daily work
• Serves as key member of and contributor to, the lab's leadership team in the development and implementation of the lab's strategic direction
• Key contributor in terms of establishing priorities and allocating resources to ensure that the lab runs smoothly and efficiently
• Works effectively with lab functional managers and supervisors to develop and maintain positive employee relations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) from an accredited 4-year college or university in an engineering or technical-related discipline, or a minimum of 7 years of experience in a management role ideally with operations management experience gained in an accelerated-growth organization with a diploma or GED certificate preferred
• Working knowledge of laboratory safety with extensive knowledge of the current suite of testing capabilities
• Proven ability to support and train staff members for the department in order to meet customers' expectations on testing
• Strong computer skills with basic mathematical skills with the ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry a plus