NDT Operations Manager

GL Staffing Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 113,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

GL Staffing Inc. seeks an experienced NDT Operations Manager in Hollywood, FL to oversee daily lab operations, staff, and client requirements. The role combines technical leadership with business oversight for a ~10-person team, ensuring safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has extensive NDT knowledge, ASNT familiarity, and experience in aerospace/defense or industrial testing. This on-site role offers career growth and direct involvement in strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of NDT experience with supervisory or management duties.
• Strong knowledge of NDT methods, procedures, and industry standards.
• Experience supervising technicians and laboratory operations.
• Familiarity with ASNT certification requirements.
• Experience in aerospace/defense/manufacturing environments preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and customer requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent technical experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily NDT lab operations, schedules, workflow, and productivity.
• Supervise NDT technicians and lab personnel.
• Ensure testing meets industry standards and client specifications.
• Oversee procedures, qualifications, training, and certification programs.
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshoot challenges.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and calibration.
• Manage a team of approximately 10 employees.
• Conduct performance evaluations and proficiency assessments.
• Support qualification and certification activities.
• Promote safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee budgets, expenses, and business performance.
• Monitor productivity and operational efficiency.
• Assist with financial forecasting, budgeting, and P&L.
• Identify process improvements to reduce costs and increase revenue.
• Provide regular updates to executive leadership.
• Maintain strong customer relationships and support new business development.
• Ensure customer requirements and deadlines are met.
• Address customer concerns with solutions.
• Maintain compliance with ASNT requirements and audits.
• Oversee environmental, health, and safety procedures.
• Maintain records of testing, equipment, training, personnel qualifications.

Skills

NDT leadership

Supervisory experience

Budgeting / P&L

Quality & safety compliance

Project management

ASNT knowledge

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced NDT Operations Manager to oversee the daily operations, technical performance, and continued growth of an established Nondestructive Testing (NDT) laboratory in Hollywood, Florida.

This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for an experienced NDT professional who is ready to take on broader responsibility for managing a business. The facility operates with a small team of approximately 10 employees, and the successful candidate will play a key role in technical oversight, employee development, customer relationships, operational efficiency, and financial performance.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in NDT, experience supervising technicians, and knowledge of industry certification and quality requirements. Experience in aerospace, defense, or industrial testing environments is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

NDT Operations & Technical Leadership

• Oversee daily NDT laboratory operations, testing schedules, workflow, and productivity.
• Supervise and support NDT technicians and laboratory personnel.
• Ensure testing activities meet applicable industry standards, customer specifications, and quality requirements.
• Oversee NDT procedures, employee qualifications, training, and certification programs.
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshoot testing or operational challenges.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance, calibration, and facility upkeep.
• Manage, train, and develop a team of approximately 10 employees.
• Conduct employee performance evaluations and technical proficiency assessments.
• Support employee qualification and certification activities.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Business Operations & Financial Management

• Oversee operational budgets, expenses, and overall business performance.
• Monitor productivity, profitability, and operational efficiency.
• Assist with financial forecasting, budgeting, and P&L management.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce costs, and increase revenue.
• Provide regular operational and financial updates to executive leadership.

Customer Relations & Business Development

• Maintain strong relationships with existing customers.
• Support new business development and identify opportunities for growth.
• Ensure customer requirements, deadlines, and service expectations are consistently met.
• Address customer concerns and coordinate solutions to technical or operational issues.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Maintain compliance with applicable ASNT requirements, industry standards, and customer specifications.
• Support internal and external audits, certifications, and quality documentation.
• Oversee environmental, health, and safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate records related to testing, equipment, training, and personnel qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Nondestructive Testing (NDT), with demonstrated supervisory or management experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of NDT testing methods, procedures, and industry standards.
• Experience supervising NDT technicians or managing laboratory operations.
• Knowledge of ASNT certification requirements and employee qualification programs.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or industrial testing environments preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple operational priorities, personnel, and customer requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with budgeting, operational reporting, or P&L management preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent technical experience will be considered.

NDT Certifications & Technical Experience

ASNT NDT Level III certification is highly desirable. Experience with multiple NDT methods is preferred, including:

• MT – Magnetic Particle Testing
• RT – Radiographic Testing
• UT – Ultrasonic Testing
• VT – Visual Testing
• GPR – Ground Penetrating Radar

Candidates with a strong NDT technical background, supervisory experience, and the ability to support employee certification programs are encouraged to apply.

• Starting salary of $125,000 annually
• Full-time, on-site position in Hollywood, Florida
• Opportunity to lead an established NDT laboratory
• Direct involvement in operational decisions and business growth
• Career advancement opportunity for an experienced NDT Supervisor, Technical Manager, or Level III professional