Ammunition Depot Operations Leader

Day & Zimmermann Company; Hawthorne (NV); On-site; USD 95,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Day & Zimmermann Company in Hawthorne, NV is seeking an experienced Manager, Supply Depot Operations to oversee ammunition receipt, storage, issue, accountability, inventory control, and transportation, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role directs supervisors, aligns division goals with DoD and contract requirements, manages resources, and drives continuous improvement in depot operations while maintaining secure, audit-ready ammunition accountability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, business, management, logistics, supply chain, operations, or related field; equivalent education and related experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of military, munitions, depot, ammunition logistics, supply depot, transportation, inventory, or related operations experience, including experience coordinating operational work, compliance requirements, or employees in a depot or government-contract environment.
• Must satisfactorily complete the Training and Certification Program for Personnel Working in Ammunition Operations required by AMC Regulation 350-4 within 90 days of hire. Maintaining current certification is a condition of continued employment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid State of Nevada driver's license unless physically unqualified to obtain such a license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain required government security clearance, including Secret clearance when required for assignment.

Responsibilities

• Lead Supply Depot Operations planning with the Director, Ammunition Logistics and Demil Operations to establish division goals, priorities, and operating policies.
• Manage inventory control, space allocation, stock control, accountability, receipt, storage, and issue activities for wholesale ammunition stocks. Ensure inventory and storage practices support mission readiness and safe utilization of depot space.
• Direct traffic management and commercial transportation activities for ammunition and related materials, coordinating shipment priorities and compliance.
• Manage resources assigned to Supply Depot Operations, including staffing, work priorities, budget awareness, equipment, and operational support; assume delegated duties when needed.
• Supervise and guide assigned Supply Depot Operations supervisors and employees, ensuring safety, policy adherence, and staff development.
• Monitor safety, environmental, security, contractual, DoD, state, federal, and company requirements; identify issues and promote continuous improvement in logistics performance.

Skills

Ammunition logistics

Inventory control

Staff leadership

Traffic management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Logistics systems

Job description

Day & Zimmermann Company in Hawthorne, NV is seeking an experienced Manager, Supply Depot Operations to oversee ammunition receipt, storage, issue, accountability, inventory control, and transportation, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role directs supervisors, aligns division goals with DoD and contract requirements, manages resources, and drives continuous improvement in depot operations while maintaining secure, audit-ready ammunition accountability.