Manager, Supply Depot Operations

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

We're looking for an experienced Manager, Supply Depot Operations.

The Manager, Supply Depot Operations manages ammunition receipt, storage, issue, accountability, inventory control, space utilization, traffic, and commercial transportation activities for Supply Depot Operations at Hawthorne Army Depot. This job directs assigned supervisors and employees, aligns division goals with contract requirements and applicable Department of Defense, federal, state, Company, safety, environmental, and security requirements, and supports safe, compliant, and efficient movement and accountability of ammunition stocks.

This position is located on site in Hawthorne, NV.

As the Manager, Supply Depot Operations, here's the work you'll do:

• Lead Supply Depot Operations planning with the Director, Ammunition Logistics and Demil Operations to establish division goals, priorities, and operating policies. Ensure ammunition receipt, storage, issue, accountability, transportation, and munitions-handling processes support contractual obligations and applicable regulatory requirements
• Manage inventory control, space allocation, stock control, accountability, receipt, storage, and issue activities for wholesale ammunition stocks at Hawthorne Army Depot. Ensure inventory and storage practices support mission readiness, accurate accountability, and safe utilization of depot space
• Direct traffic management and commercial transportation activities for ammunition and related materials. Coordinate shipment priorities, movement requirements, and transportation compliance to support timely and controlled movement of ammunition stocks.
• Manage resources assigned to Supply Depot Operations, including staffing, work priorities, budget awareness, equipment, and operational support needed to execute mission and contract requirements. Assume delegated duties of the Director or Deputy Director when assigned
• Supervise and guide assigned Supply Depot Operations supervisors and employees, including work direction, mentoring, performance input, staffing recommendations, and reinforcement of safety, ethics, diversity, and Company policy expectations. Maintain employee understanding of operational priorities, security requirements, and required procedures.
• Monitor compliance with safety, environmental, security, contractual, Department of Defense, state, federal, and Company requirements for ammunition receipt, storage, accountability, shipment, and depot operations. Identify and elevate issues, support corrective actions, and promote continuous improvement in logistics performance.

This role is for you if you have these skills:

• Ammunition logistics and depot operations knowledge sufficient to manage receipt, storage, issue, accountability, inventory control, space utilization, and movement of ammunition stocks.
• Regulatory and compliance knowledge related to Department of Defense requirements, federal and state regulations, munitions handling, storage, transportation, safety, environmental, and security requirements.
• Inventory accountability and stock-control capability sufficient to maintain accurate records, resolve discrepancies, and support audit-ready ammunition accountability processes.
• Traffic management and commercial transportation coordination capability sufficient to support safe, compliant, and timely shipment and movement of ammunition and related materials.
• People leadership and resource management capability sufficient to direct supervisors and assigned employees, set priorities, coach performance, manage resources, and support staffing recommendations
• Strategic planning and stakeholder communication capability sufficient to align division priorities with mission requirements, coordinate with government and internal partners, and support continuous improvement

And if you have these 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. Must be able to perform job duties with safe workplace and situational awareness.

In compliance with this state's pay transparency laws, the hourly pay range for this role is $94,960- $142,440. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements).

We care about our employees, and it shows. Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees' individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members!

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job, you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks, with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery
• Balancing (e.g., maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching etc.)
• Manual Dexterity (e.g., picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses the fingers)
• Stooping (e.g., bending the spine at the waist)
• Reaching (e.g., reaching the arms or legs in any direction)
• Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 20 pounds
• Walking
• Repetitive motions of any part of the body
• Pushing or pulling (e.g., using a part of your body to press against something in a downward or outward direction, or in a dragging or hauling motion
• Hearing
• Fingering (e.g., picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses the fingers
• Grasping (e.g., use of hand to apply pressure)
• Talking
• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus over long periods of time
• Ability to write complex documents in the [English] language
• Ability to read complex documents in [English] language
• Capacity to express thoughts orally (e.g., accurately, quick and loudly convey spoken instructions to workers)
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions
• Expertise in job-related software required (Microsoft Office and applicable logistics, inventory, transportation, or operational systems.
• Ability to wear required PPE or specialized equipment such as mask, respirator, protective vest, or related equipment
• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company's office or work site
• Ability to withstand environmental conditions (e.g., extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise, etc.)