Manufacturing Manager 1

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking a Manufacturing Manager 1 to lead a team on the floor, directing nuclear material operations in PF-4 or PF-5 at TA-55. You will coordinate with MM3 and the Group Leader to ensure safe, compliant execution of manufacturing tasks and drive continuous improvement on the shop floor.

The role requires strong leadership, knowledge of nuclear facility operations, and the ability to implement formal procedural controls while mentoring staff and maintaining

Qualifications

• You will need strong leadership and mentoring skills to guide a team of roughly 10–20 operations personnel.
• Experience planning and executing work on the manufacturing floor in a regulated, nuclear environment.
• Ability to implement formal operational controls and maintain safety and security in all tasks.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-the-floor leadership for the team (10–20 personnel) in nuclear material operations.
• Oversee manufacturing floor planning, work oversight, and status reporting to MM3 and Group Leader.
• Mentor and coach operations staff to improve Conduct of Operations and procedural discipline.
• Collaborate with ALDWP and PSP divisions to execute PSP missions successfully.

Skills

Technical leadership

Supervising

Safety awareness

Conduct of Operations

Education

High School diploma

Job description

What You Will Do

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What You Will Do

The Manufacturing Manger 1 (MM1), will report directly to the Manufacturing Manager 3 (MM3) in the Power Supply & Production division's PS Assembly and Product Characterization organization (PSP-6). PSP-6 is responsible for providing assembly, metallography, characterization, testing, and material movement capabilities to the Power Supply Production mission at TA-55 within Associate Laboratory Directorate Weapons Production (ALDWP).

The Manufacturing Manager 1 (MM1) will support the assigned Group and Team under the guidance of the Manufacturing Manager 3 (MM3). The MM1 will provide on the floor leadership for a team of approximately 10 - 20 operations personnel executing nuclear material operations in PF-4 or PF-5. Key responsibilities will include manufacturing floor planning, work oversight, and providing status of work performed. The MM1 will also perform work activities and be responsible for mentoring and coaching operations staff.

You 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 PSP Division missions while driving strong Conduct of Operations.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

You will conduct both routine and job specific pre-job briefings with all involved workers and provide technical expertise for the activities being performed. 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.

Leadership:

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

Knowledge and Expertise:

Demonstrated experience and expertise in one or more manufacturing flowsheet operations. 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 nuclear 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 at the level of detail appropriate to the consequences of working in a nuclear facility. Experience coaching personnel to Conduct of Operations or other disciplined operations programs.

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.

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