Manufacturing Support Manager 1

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) matching

Flexible schedules

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking a qualified individual for an administrative leadership role within the Pit Technologies Division. The successful candidate will manage a diverse team overseeing structured business operations in support of plutonium pit production.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree and possess strong supervisory experience, communication skills, and knowledge of federal regulations. This position requires onsite work in Los Alamos, NM.

The role includes benefits like medical insurance, a 401(k) plan with matching, and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising diverse teams and operational duties.
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information.
• Demonstrated experience in logistics and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and leadership to administrative teams.
• Develop and implement operational processes.
• Ensure high-level quality and customer satisfaction in deliverables.

Skills

Leadership

Knowledge of regulations

Accountability

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Job description

What You Will Do

This position is open for external candidates only to apply. Current LANL employees within NPO will be considered. Current LANL employees outside of NPO will not be considered. Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) plays a crucial role in maintaining the nation's nuclear deterrent and advancing scientific research. At the heart of LANL's mission is the Pit Technologies (PT) Division, a key component of the Associate Laboratory Directorate for Weapons Production (ALDWP). The PT Division is at the forefront of manufacturing operations at Technical Area 55 (TA-55), a state‑of‑the‑art facility dedicated to plutonium processing, pit production, and business operations. The PT Division is in growth mode in terms of scope, budget, and personnel, and is looking to add support for the teams providing operational support. The selected candidate will work with the PT Division to provide management oversight of a team of support employees. This team will focus on and maintain structured administrative business operations. The selected applicant will use project management, coordination, and administrative skills to ensure that administrative operations activities support the programmatic requirements of reestablishing rate production of plutonium pits at TA-55.

Responsibilities

• Providing effective guidance and leadership to a diverse team of people with varying levels of administrative operational experience.
• Assigning and tracking a variety of operational administrative, task‑heavy work.
• Fostering a cohesive team atmosphere in the direct oversight of employees and collaborating with peer FLMs within the group.
• Ensuring team deliverables and commitments are met with a high level of quality and customer satisfaction.
• Developing and implementing protocol and processes that are effective and compliant with institutional and federal requirements.
• Identifying process improvements and solutions to promote a culture of continuous learning and preparing a capable and resilient workforce to execute the weapons production mission.
• Working with the Division Office to identify and implement effective metrics collection and data reporting.

Qualifications

• Leadership: Well‑developed leadership skills, including successful experience in supervising, negotiations, conflict resolution, mentoring, team building, employee motivation and/or personnel development; Proven experience providing oversight for the activities of a diverse team of people with varying levels of administrative operational experience.
• Knowledge and Expertise: Demonstrated experience managing daily logistics and developing/implementing schedules for both small and large target audiences; Expert‑level experience executing work in compliance with defined regulations and requirements, such as DOE O 426.2A, NAP‑24A, and LANL policies.
• Accountability: Experience working with confidential or proprietary information, classified documents or sensitive information; Ability to define work and oversee the execution of tasks in alignment with organizational objectives, including detailed tracking, regular reporting on progress and accountability for meeting commitments.
• Communication: Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills as evidenced by excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to foster positive teamwork in a fast‑paced, demanding environment.

Education and Experience

Position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field from an accredited institution and 1 year of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience implementing regulatory requirements (e.g., DOE Order 426.2A, NAP 401.1A).
• Familiarity with Conduct of Operations, Nuclear Facility Training, Engineering, and Maintenance as they apply to manufacturing facility environments.
• Experience managing administrative operations support activities in a customer‑service environment.
• An active DOE Q‑level clearance.

Work Environment

Pit Technologies is staffing for production work 7 days per week. This position may require 7‑day coverage and therefore may require working a shift schedule that includes weekends. Individuals typically work 4 days per week, 10 hours per day.

Work Location

The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

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 1 year.

Note to Applicants

• For full consideration, applicants must submit a comprehensive cover letter and resume that addresses the key requirements of the position.
• Ability to report on‑site is a must for this position.
• Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People’s Republic of China—including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau—as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents (“green card” holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Benefits

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• Award‑winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Clearances and Regulations

Directive 206.2: Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. This requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified material. This position requires a Q clearance, and obtaining such clearance requires U.S. Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

Equal Opportunity

Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please contact employees at the Laboratory.