Element is a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification, and we’re looking for an Site Manager to join our Operational Leadership team at our laboratory in Wiesloch. Reporting directly to the Cluster Operations Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that timely, accurate, and reliable test results are delivered to our clients. As an Site Manager, you will take on a variety of leadership responsibilities that drive operational excellence, team development, and customer satisfaction. You will oversee day-to-day laboratory operations, ensure compliance with established safety rules, uphold our company’s code of conduct, and lead your team in line with Element’s policies and procedures. Lead and execute the SQDC routine, ensuring all Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost metrics are continuously met and improved upon Facilitate daily operational meetings to review performance, address bottlenecks, and implement solutions to enhance overall performance Actively engage with teams to uphold SQDC principles, ensuring the operational standards are consistently met across all shifts Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying areas for operational enhancements, cost reduction, and overall efficiency Foster a culture of trust, feedback and innovation, encouraging team ownership and involvement in improving operational processes Focus on safety improvement initiatives Ensure implementation and continuous improvement of 5S methodology Provide regular operational updates to Ops Manager, highlighting key performance indicators, productivity metrics, and operational challenges Maintain open communication between departments, shifts, and teams, ensuring issues are addressed in real-time and progress is tracked Ensure that all teams are informed of daily goals, changes, and updates to facilitate smooth operations and achieve objectives Proven experience within a laboratory and knowledge of laboratory safety A bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) from an accredited 4-year college or university in an engineering or technical-related discipline with Professional Engineer (PE) designation desirable Understands that all functions within the lab fall under their direct purview Works closely with Ops Manager regarding areas of lab development and support Ability to organize the lab in line with the strategic, operational, and technical goals of the entire company Strong organisational, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills to effectively establish and maintain two-way communications to understand the needs and concerns of all departments Ability to effectively provide managerial guidance to all colleagues on all functions within the lab Ability to deeply analyse and resolve operational, finance and other significant business issues on a daily basis Is able to translate this market awareness into both a strategic and tactical management approach which contributes to the success of the lab at all levels Has a proven track record of success regarding managerial, technical and operational competency both inside and outside of the lab LI-LM1 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. 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.