Manufacturing Manager

Position: Manufacturing Manager 1
What You Will Do

This position will report directly to a Manufacturing Manager (MM3) in the Plutonium Supply & Disposition Metal Production Group (PSD-1). PSD-DO is responsible for providing manufacturing operations at TA-55 within ALDWP (Associate Laboratory Directorate Weapons Production).

The Manufacturing Manager 1 (MM1) position will support the assigned group under the guidance of the MM3. The MM1 will provide on-the-floor leadership for a team of approximately 10 operations personnel executing nuclear material operations in PF4. Key responsibilities will include shop floor planning, work oversight, and providing status of work performed. The MM1 will also perform work activities and mentor operations staff.

The selected applicant will provide technical leadership and experience in managing the day-to-day floor operations in conjunction with the MM3 and Group Leader. The selected applicant will work across ALDWP and stakeholder organizations to facilitate successful execution of PSD-DO missions.

As a Manufacturing Manager 1, you will conduct both routine and job- specific pre-job briefings with all involved workers and provide technical expertise for the activities being performed. The selected candidate will assist in the oversight and management of self-assessments and incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are properly identified and implemented. In addition, you will ensure that safety and security are an integral part of every task, including taking the necessary steps to stop work if continuing a job is unsafe or could compromise security.

During temporary absences of the assigned FLM, you will serve as Acting First Line Manager for the team.

What You Need

Minimum

Job Requirements:



Leadership: Demonstrated record of successful technical leadership and proven ability in supervising, mentoring, motivating employees, and developing personnel such as early career technicians.

Knowledge and Expertise: Experience planning for and managing tactical execution of work, tracking and reporting progress. Experience performing work in a manufacturing environment and executing work in compliance with facility requirements and conduct of operations.

Accountability: Demonstrated experience in implementing and maintaining formality of operations in a nuclear facility (or comparably complex facility) and demonstrated experience in developing procedural controls that tie the level of detail appropriately to the consequences of missing performance deliverables.

Communication: Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills as evidenced by internal and/or external interactions, meetings, and briefings; effective interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interact with all levels of personnel and customers.

Education/

Experience:

Position requires a Bachelor's degree and 1 year of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

DOE Order 426.2: Requires a High School Diploma and 3 years nuclear experience. Full-time related academic training (e.g., degree programs, trade schools, vocational programs, etc.) may be substituted on a one-for-one basis for 2 of the 3 years nuclear experience.

Desired

Qualifications:

• Knowledge:
  Demonstrated experience with the Microsoft Office Suite, LANMAS, and Outlook calendar scheduling.
• Nuclear Facility Compliance:
  Demonstrated experience executing work in compliance with facility requirements. Experience with nuclear high hazard facility operating requirements, safety authorization basis and/or Conduct of Operations planning and execution.

Clearance: DOE Q Clearance and HRP Certification.

Location: This position will be physically located in Los Alamos.

Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 2 years.

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