General Manager, Material Testing

Element has an opportunity for a General Manager to lead our Huntington Beach location. Reporting directly to the Division Director, the General Manager will have full profit and loss (P&L) accountability and act as the chief business leader for the site.

Requirements

• Own and exceed financial performance targets, including revenue, EBITDA, working capital, and cash flow.
• Act as a business owner for the site, responsible for all strategic, operational, and financial outcomes.
• Lead development and execution of business plans to drive profitable growth, operational scalability, and long-term sustainability.
• Rigorously manage budgeting, forecasting, cost controls, and performance metrics to optimize margin and maximize value.
• Ensure operational efficiency and workforce productivity through proactive planning, resource allocation, and continuous improvement.
• Lead workforce planning and management, including hiring, scheduling, performance evaluation, and resource development.
• Build and foster a culture of safety, accountability, and respect, where employees feel valued, included, and empowered to perform at their best.
• Cultivate strong relationships with key accounts while pursuing strategic growth opportunities in alignment with market and customer needs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, EHS, Finance, HR, Sales, and Technical teams to drive integrated success.
• Serve as a visible, values-based leader, representing the company with professionalism to employees, customers, partners, and community stakeholders.
• Ensure full compliance with Element policies and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

Benefits

• Management Bonus Plan