Production Manager

Randstad USA; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus eligibility

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) with employer match and profit

Company-paid Life Insurance & AD&D

Paid Holidays & PTO

Job summary

Randstad USA in Elk Grove Village, IL is seeking an experienced NDT Production Manager / Level III to lead NDT operations supporting aerospace, aircraft, space, and defense components. This role blends hands-on NDT technical expertise with production leadership, employee development, quality, delivery, and financial accountability.

The ideal candidate holds an ASNT Level III in MT/PT/RT (or Level II with plan to obtain Level III within 12 months), plus 5+ years of leadership in aerospace or

Qualifications

• Must have DT certification- level 3.
• ASNT Level III certification in MT, PT, and RT, OR Level II with ability to obtain Level III within 12 months.
• 5+ years of successful leadership experience managing direct labor teams in aerospace or job-shop manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of NDT codes, specifications, procedures, and quality systems.
• Must meet ITAR U.S. person eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead NDT production teams to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and profitability goals.
• Train, examine, and certify NDT Level I and Level II technicians.
• Establish and approve NDT techniques, procedures, and test methods.
• Interpret codes, standards, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Support MT, PT, and RT inspection methods.
• Maintain compliance with AS9100D, NADCAP, FAA, ISO 9001, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Review work orders, processing techniques, certifications, and technical documentation.
• Support internal, customer, and quality audits.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective/preventative actions.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma improvement initiatives.

Skills

Line Management

Managing

Operations

Coaching

Production Control

Organization

Materials Management

Schedule Adherence

Leading

Decision Making

NDT

Education

High School

Job description

NOW HIRING – DIRECT HIRE NDT Production Manager / NDT Level III

Location: Elk Grove Village, IL

Salary: $120,000+ based on experience

Industry: Aerospace, Defense & Precision Manufacturing

Role Summary: Randstad USA is seeking an experienced NDT Production Manager / Level III to lead NDT operations supporting critical aerospace, aircraft, space, and defense components. This role combines hands‑on NDT technical expertise with production leadership, employee development, quality, delivery, and financial responsibility. MUST HAVE LEVEL 3- NDT CERTIFICATION

Key Responsibilities

• Lead NDT production teams to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and profitability goals
• Train, examine, and certify NDT Level I and Level II technicians
• Establish and approve NDT techniques, procedures, and test methods
• Interpret codes, standards, specifications, and customer requirements
• Support MT, PT, and RT inspection methods
• Maintain compliance with AS9100D, NADCAP, FAA, ISO 9001, customer, and regulatory requirements
• Review work orders, processing techniques, certifications, and technical documentation
• Support internal, customer, and quality audits
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective/preventative actions
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma improvement initiatives
• Manage staffing, training, scheduling, labor, materials, and department KPIs
• Prepare and manage department budgets and capital expenditure ROI requests
• Work directly with customers, suppliers, Operations, and Quality teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent education/experience
• 5+ years of NDT experience-
• MUST HAVE DT certification- level 3
• ASNT Level III certification in MT, PT, and RT, OR Level II with ability and drive to obtain Level III within 12 months
• 5+ years of successful leadership experience managing direct labor teams in aerospace or job-shop manufacturing
• strong knowledge of NDT codes, specifications, procedures, and quality systems
• strong production leadership, problem-solving, and process improvement skills
• Must meet ITAR U.S. person eligibility requirements

Benefits

• $120,000+ Salary
• Annual bonus eligibility
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401(k) with employer match and profit sharing
• Company-paid Life Insurance & AD&D
• Paid Holidays & PTO

Responsibilities

• People: Create and lead a team of people who are cross trained, process focused and skilled to produce quality product that meets customer specifications. Create a culture of inclusion, respect, and accountability. Interacts with customers and suppliers.
• Training: responsible for the training, examination and certification of NDT Level I, II, and II technicians in certified disciplines.
• Quality: Provide the direction, training, and feedback to the team to ensure quality standards are met. Standards include customer requirements, ISO 9001, AS9100D and NADCAP, FAA. Provide direct support to customers when needed. Provide auditing support to quality department and customers.
• Delivery: Drive innovation and process improvement to meet or exceed corporate goals/KPIs or customer requirements. Determine root cause for actions that fall short of KPIs and deploy counter measures to correct.
• Inventory: Provide feedback to purchasing team so that proper levels of coatings are maintained. Ensure proper rotation of products with expiration.
• Gross Profit: Manage labor and materials to meet or exceed corporate goals. Process ROIs for capital expenditures. Maintain proper usage of equipment.

Pay Details

salary: $120,000 - $125,000 per year

shift: First

work hours: 7 AM - 4 PM

education: High School

The essential functions of this role include

• working in a smoke free environment
• wearing steel toe shoes
• manual lifting up to 50lbs

Skills

• Line Management
• Managing
• Operations
• Coaching
• Production Control
• Organization
• Materials Management
• Schedule Adherence
• Leading
• Decision Making
• Prioritizing
• NDT

Experience

• Experienced
• 5 years

Education

• High School

Equal Opportunity Employer

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At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].