Business Services Manager

Westmoreland Mechanical Testing & Research (WMT&R) is a family owned and operated global leader in materials testing, providing trusted results for the aerospace, automotive, nuclear, medical, and defense industries. From commercial aircraft and rockets to life-saving medical devices, our work helps ensure the safety and performance of products used around the world. Business Services Manager to lead and develop the teams responsible for customer support, quoting, purchasing, administrative services, and accounting functions. Why This Role Matters The Business Services Manager serves as a key leader within the organization, ensuring the smooth operation of the business functions that support our laboratories, engineering teams, customers, and overall company growth. Key Responsibilities Lead, develop, and support teams responsible for accounting, quoting, purchasing and administrative functions. Establish departmental goals, performance metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with company objectives. Ensure timely and accurate customer quotations, purchasing activities, and administrative processes. Partner with operations, engineering, and sales teams to align customer expectations with business capabilities. Monitor departmental performance, customer satisfaction, and key business metrics to drive operational excellence. Oversee budgets, purchasing expenditures, and financial reporting activities within assigned departments. Analyze business processes and implement improvements that increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer experience. Support strategic planning, forecasting, audits, customer visits, and organizational growth initiatives. Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and exceptional customer service. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Required Qualifications U.S. Citizenship is strictly required due to national defense and aerospace compliance requirements. Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Accounting, Operations Management, Finance, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered. 5+ years of leadership or management experience. Experience overseeing administrative, accounting, purchasing, or business operations functions. Strong business acumen with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make sound decisions. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Strong organizational and project management abilities. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment. Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) as well as other organizational/planning tools. Strong attention to detail. Experience within manufacturing, engineering services, materials testing, or a technical environment preferred. Knowledge of quoting, purchasing, accounting, and customer relationship management processes preferred. Experience developing KPIs and implementing continuous improvement initiatives preferred. Preferred Qualifications Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest. Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause. Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them. Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity. Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals. Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization. Benefits Offered Competitive Compensation 401(k) with Company Match Vacation/Paid Holidays Life Insurance & AD&D Voluntary Benefits Westmoreland Mechanical Testing & Research, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job categories without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other status protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Westmoreland Mechanical Testing & Research Inc