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Job Description
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps.
Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.
Job Description
Operations Manager – Wittmann, Arizona
Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking an Operations Manager to join our Transportation Technologies team in Wittmann, AZ. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in Management
Intertek's Transportation Technologies team offers Total Quality Assurance expertise, delivered consistently with precision, pace and passion, enables our customers to power ahead safely. Our automotive, battery and energy storage, and related transportation industry testing and certification expertise is recognized by leading manufacturers worldwide for evaluating how their products and services meet and exceed quality, safety, sustainability and performance standards. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world. We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Our Purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.
What are we looking for?
The Operations Manager is a key member of the leadership team and is responsible for the overall leadership of staff, P&L responsibility, revenue growth/EBIT, and safety readiness. This role ensures seamless coordination across various operations, vehicle test garage activities, grounds and building maintenance, and on‑site IT services, supporting world‑class vehicle development and testing programs.
Salary & Benefits Information
Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.
In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.
What you’ll do
Day-to-day site and staff management and provide leadership, direction, and accountability for operational departments
Manage the revenue/cost/EBIT for the facility and drive towards maximizing
Translate strategic direction from company leadership into daily operational execution by identifying and developing processes to enhance and maximize efficiencies and margin/expense
Review project files for compliance with operating procedures
Coordinate and oversee scheduling, resource allocation, and cross‑team coordination to support testing programs with other working groups to effectively reach and exceed targeted goals
Ensure all proving ground activities achieve maximum uptime, safety, confidentiality, and efficiency
Mentor and develop staff by setting applicable goals, objectives, performance management, and coaching
Maintain facility assets in accordance with Intertek Safety, Health, Environmental, Quality, Risk management, and Compliance Policies
Attend technical trade or association meetings
Serve as a technical resource to employees and clients and drive continuous improvement initiatives in reliability, efficiency, and quality
Ensure IT systems, networks, and tools reliably support test operations
Manage and improve operational processes by supporting capital projects, facility upgrades, and new test capability deployments
Interact with clients, accreditors and/or leadership to resolve issues and manage areas including preventative maintenance programs for tracks, facilities, vehicles, and infrastructure
Provide support and partner closely with engineering, testing, and external support teams to meet program needs
Develop and manage operating budgets, forecasts, and cost controls
Maintain compliance with Intertek standards, local/state regulations, and site policies
Make business recommendations on capital expenditures and other initiatives
Promote new business opportunities
Perform Other Duties As Required.
This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.
Auto req ID
473082BR
Minimum Education Required
High School/GED
Job_Category
Operations
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Facilities Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Minimum of five years general management experience, including supervision of staff, leading multi-disciplined operational teams.
Experience managing exempt and non-exempt workforces
Experience with budgeting and managing P&L
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent leadership and team building skills
Must possess entrepreneurial qualities
Must be self motivated and assertive
Microsoft Office software expertise
Ability to travel as business needs dictate
Valid driver’s license (required for site operations
Model Intertek’s 10X Energies at all times within the work place, practicing business the right way
Be aware of, and adhere to, safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at work
Ability to work in fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities and demanding deadlines
Must be detailed-oriented and able to effectively prioritize and organize workload, with efficient time management
Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal written and presentation formats
Must possess the fundamental technical and administrative skills required to perform the job duties
Must be customer focused and quality driven
Ability to travel as business needs dictate
Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:
Advanced degree is preferred
5–10 years of progressive operations or facility leadership experience
3–5 years in a management role with direct reports
Strong operational discipline, a safety‑first mindset, and experience managing multi‑function technical teams in complex, outdoor, or industrial environments
Experience managing large outdoor operations, test sites, manufacturing plants, proving grounds, large scale logistics operations (i.e., aircraft, fleet or similar) is strongly preferred
City*
Wittmann
State*
Arizona
Job Code
OperationsManager Operations Manager
Affiliate Sponsor
Intertek
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps.
Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.
Job Description
Operations Manager – Wittmann, Arizona
Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking an Operations Manager to join our Transportation Technologies team in Wittmann, AZ. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in Management
Intertek's Transportation Technologies team offers Total Quality Assurance expertise, delivered consistently with precision, pace and passion, enables our customers to power ahead safely. Our automotive, battery and energy storage, and related transportation industry testing and certification expertise is recognized by leading manufacturers worldwide for evaluating how their products and services meet and exceed quality, safety, sustainability and performance standards. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world. We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Our Purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.
What are we looking for?
The Operations Manager is a key member of the leadership team and is responsible for the overall leadership of staff, P&L responsibility, revenue growth/EBIT, and safety readiness. This role ensures seamless coordination across various operations, vehicle test garage activities, grounds and building maintenance, and on‑site IT services, supporting world‑class vehicle development and testing programs.
Salary & Benefits Information
Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.
In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.
What you’ll do
Day-to-day site and staff management and provide leadership, direction, and accountability for operational departments
Manage the revenue/cost/EBIT for the facility and drive towards maximizing
Translate strategic direction from company leadership into daily operational execution by identifying and developing processes to enhance and maximize efficiencies and margin/expense
Review project files for compliance with operating procedures
Coordinate and oversee scheduling, resource allocation, and cross‑team coordination to support testing programs with other working groups to effectively reach and exceed targeted goals
Ensure all proving ground activities achieve maximum uptime, safety, confidentiality, and efficiency
Mentor and develop staff by setting applicable goals, objectives, performance management, and coaching
Maintain facility assets in accordance with Intertek Safety, Health, Environmental, Quality, Risk management, and Compliance Policies
Attend technical trade or association meetings
Serve as a technical resource to employees and clients and drive continuous improvement initiatives in reliability, efficiency, and quality
Ensure IT systems, networks, and tools reliably support test operations
Manage and improve operational processes by supporting capital projects, facility upgrades, and new test capability deployments
Interact with clients, accreditors and/or leadership to resolve issues and manage areas including preventative maintenance programs for tracks, facilities, vehicles, and infrastructure
Provide support and partner closely with engineering, testing, and external support teams to meet program needs
Develop and manage operating budgets, forecasts, and cost controls
Maintain compliance with Intertek standards, local/state regulations, and site policies
Make business recommendations on capital expenditures and other initiatives
Promote new business opportunities
Perform Other Duties As Required.
This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.
Auto req ID
473082BR
Minimum Education Required
High School/GED
Job_Category
Operations
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Facilities Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Minimum of five years general management experience, including supervision of staff, leading multi-disciplined operational teams.
Experience managing exempt and non-exempt workforces
Experience with budgeting and managing P&L
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent leadership and team building skills
Must possess entrepreneurial qualities
Must be self motivated and assertive
Microsoft Office software expertise
Ability to travel as business needs dictate
Valid driver’s license (required for site operations
Model Intertek’s 10X Energies at all times within the work place, practicing business the right way
Be aware of, and adhere to, safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at work
Ability to work in fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities and demanding deadlines
Must be detailed-oriented and able to effectively prioritize and organize workload, with efficient time management
Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal written and presentation formats
Must possess the fundamental technical and administrative skills required to perform the job duties
Must be customer focused and quality driven
Ability to travel as business needs dictate
Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:
Advanced degree is preferred
5–10 years of progressive operations or facility leadership experience
3–5 years in a management role with direct reports
Strong operational discipline, a safety‑first mindset, and experience managing multi‑function technical teams in complex, outdoor, or industrial environments
Experience managing large outdoor operations, test sites, manufacturing plants, proving grounds, large scale logistics operations (i.e., aircraft, fleet or similar) is strongly preferred
City*
Wittmann
State*
Arizona
Job Code
OperationsManager Operations Manager
Affiliate Sponsor
Intertek