First Line Manager (Manufacturing Support Manager 3)

Los Alamos National Security LLC; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages

Onsite gyms

Flexible schedules

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks a First Line Manager for Weapons Program Material Control in the Production Supply Chain Group to lead a skilled team handling classified parts, inventory, and warehouse operations.

Oversight includes daily activities, safety, compliance, and performance metrics, plus developing procedures and coaching staff while coordinating with the Responsible Line Manager and MSM-4 to meet program milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years related experience or equivalent
• Knowledge of supply chain and resource management practices
• Experience managing production and facility-maintenance materials in a nuclear facility and using inventory management systems
• Experience developing compliant procurement packages for safety-class items

Responsibilities

• Direct daily work activities for warehouse operations and material control
• Monitor performance, metrics, and staffing needs while ensuring safety and compliance
• Develop processes and training materials; provide status updates to customers
• Coordinate with MSM-4 and RLM to resolve complex warehouse issues and meet milestones

Skills

Supply chain management

Inventory control

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Team supervision

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MRP systems

Inventory Management Systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

What You Will Do

Come join the best and brightest minds in the world at one of the most innovative and creative multidisciplinary research institutions engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. The work we do at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) matters to our country and the world!

The Production Supply Chain Group (SCL-3) is seeking an energetic, customer-focused professional to serve as the First Line Manager (FLM) for Weapons Program Material Control. The selected candidate will assist the Responsible Line Manager (RLM) in overseeing a dynamic workforce and multifaceted warehouse operations. Activities include classified parts management, chemical storage and handling. Kitting, inventory tracking, metric reporting, material replenishment, and the receipt, storage, retrieval, staging, and issuance of production and facility-maintenance materials.

This position will support production warehousing activities for the Associate Laboratory Directorate for Weapons Production (ALDWP) mission while helping build and sustain a cohesive, high-performing team while aligning daily work with organizational goals. As a working lead, the selected candidate will continue to receive, pull, stage, and issue materials as operational needs require.

The position will also support personnel management, staffing forecasts, performance management, hiring, and employee onboarding. The selected candidate will maintain a thorough understanding of warehouse processes and supply chain management and will direct team activities to ensure work is performed safely, securely, effectively, and compliantly.

The FLM will direct daily work activities, monitor facility milestones and deliverables, and ensure materials and equipment are:

• Accurately tracked through applicable inventory management systems.
• Stored and organized for efficient retrieval and traceability.
• Controlled in accordance with quality, safety, security, and other governing requirements.
• Maintained within defined storage levels and applicable shelf-life requirements.
• Properly handled when maintenance or special controls are required for quality-affecting items.

Additional responsibilities include developing processes, procedures, desktop instructions, and training materials, assisting the Manufacturing Support Manager 4 (MSM-4) with resolving complex warehouse issues, providing status updates and reports to customers, ensuring pre-job and post-job activities are completed, and reinforcing the consistent use of established safety practices and protocols.

Salary Range:

While the posted salary range for this position is broad, it is highly unusual for selected applicants to be hired at the top end of the range and more common for selected candidates to grow into the full salary band over time.

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What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Education/Experience: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in a related field from an accredited institution and 5 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
• Functionality:
  • Knowledge of supply chain and resource management practices.
  • Proven ability to monitor performance and marshal resources to complete project deliverables on schedule.
  • Proven ability to foster a culture of continuous improvement, organizational learning, and safe and secure work.
  • Demonstrated ability to comply with established warehouse practices and procedures.
  • Demonstrated experience managing production and facility-maintenance materials and using inventory management systems.
  • Demonstrated experience developing compliant procurement packages for safety-class and safety-significant items.
  • Demonstrated experience managing, storing, handling, and controlling materials and equipment within a nuclear facility, including equipment associated with complex programmatic projects.
  • Experience gathering and reporting performance metrics.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and ability in managing, supervising, and developing employees, including team building, consensus building, problem-solving, and conflict resolution.
• Computing/Business Systems:
  • Above average computer skills.
  • Demonstrated proficient experience with Inventory Control, Material Tracking systems such as MRP, and proficient in various software suites (e.g., Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access).
• Customer Service:
  • Exceptional customer service skills.
  • The ability to provide clear, concise support and guidance to others in sometimes stressful situations.
  • Experience interacting professionally with all types of personnel (e.g., Management, technicians, administrative staff, engineers, etc.).
• Communication:
  • Record of effective written and oral communication skills as evidenced by internal and/or external interactions, seminars, briefings, presentations, or publications.
  • The ability to communicate findings and make recommendations.
• Organizational Skills:
  • Possess high attention to detail including excellent organizational skills, analytical thinking, observational skills, and problem-solving skills all to include high accuracy.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and adjust to the workings of a dynamic and cohesive fast-paced team environment.
• Leadership:
  • Ability to successfully plan, organize, lead, and monitor team efforts.
  • Ability to foster a mutually respectful and inclusive work environment.
  • Proven ability to provide continuous feedback to further develop staff and ensure proper team and individual recognition and appreciation.
  • Demonstrated ability proactively assisting others in achieving the organization's objectives.

Qualifications We Desire:

• Experience supporting business operations, including financial activities, human resources, warehouse operations, and/or related functions.
• Knowledge of and experience applying complex, integrated, and overlapping requirements within nuclear, manufacturing, or production facilities, including weapon-quality and nuclear-safety requirements.
• Experience controlling materials in a nuclear facility or other highly regulated environment.
• Knowledge of and experience with Associate Laboratory Directorate for Weapons Production (ALDWP) programs, including relevant technical and operational disciplines.
• Experience managing chemical inventory.
• Experience handling classified or sensitive materials.
• The ability to remain positive, adaptable, and effective while working with a diverse team.
• An active DOE Q-level clearance.

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.

Work Schedule:

This position may/will require 24/7 coverage, which could/will involve working a shift/weekend schedule. Employees may be eligible for the shift differential pay when assigned by their manager. Shift/weekend assignments are at the discretion of the manager.

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:

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.

Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

• 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)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2: Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that 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

Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. 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 matter. This position requires a Q clearance and obtaining such clearance requires US 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.

New-Employment Drug Test:

The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Incentive Compensation Program:

Position is eligible to participate in the Triad Incentive Compensation Program. You must be in an eligible position for a minimum of 3 months, before July 1st and remain in an eligible position as of the end of the fiscal year, September 30th. The annual distribution is pro-rated based on the number of months in the eligible position.

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 applicable 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 send an email to [e-mail] or call (505)-664-6947 opt. 3.