Manufacturing Manager 3

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (PPO or HDHP)

Dental and Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Relocation package

Onsite gym and wellness

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks a Manufacturing Manager 3 to lead the IE team supporting Pit and Detonator production. You will guide a group of engineers to apply IE principles, data-driven solutions, and safety standards across operations.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, project execution, and continuous improvement. You will report to the PSS-4 Group Manager and help align tactical work with lab strategic goals while ensuring compliance and safe, efficient performance

Qualifications

• Demonstrated record of technical leadership and supervising staff.
• Experience developing work scope, schedules, and budgets.
• Ability to operate in a manufacturing environment with Conduct of Operations standards.
• Strong data governance and analytics capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead 6-7 engineers and project leads to support data, insights, and visualization initiatives.
• Ensure ISM line management responsibilities and safety compliance.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to execute business plans and improve operations.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and organizational learning.

Skills

Technical leadership

Team management

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Safety and compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Tools

Lean Six Sigma tools

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!

You will support Production Support Services (PSS) within ALDWP, responsible for production, operations, and manufacturing support for Pit and Detonator production at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). The PSS-4 (Factory Operations & Industrial Engineering) Group Office is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manufacturing Manager 3 (MM3) to manage the Industrial Engineering (IE) team. The MM3 will lead ~6-7 engineers and project leaders to support work scope in areas related to Data, Insights, & Visualization for the Nuclear and Non-Nuclear sections of the Laboratory. The MM3 will directly report to the PSS-4 Group Manager (MM4) and provide strategic, technical, operational, and project management support to develop and execute PSS-4's charter and its business systems, methods and tools utilizing IE principles.

The MM3 will serve as first-line manager and assist in the overall management of a cohesive, high-performing team. They will also assist in supporting and promoting the organization's vision, goals and strategies. You will learn to understand and implement Integrated Safety Management (ISM) line management responsibilities for the organization and maintain in-depth knowledge and understanding of facility operational requirements. Work with the group leader to ensure compliance, safety, security, quality, and conduct of operations, engineering, maintenance, and training in the performance of work. You will work with cross-functional teams across ALDWP to develop and execute business solution plans to improve and optimize our Production Operations.

As the MM3, you will work closely with PSS-4 GL to ensure tactical work is aligned to PSS-4's and PSS-DO's internal strategic goals and the lab's current agenda institutional goals. The successful MM3 will be able to foster a culture that values continuous improvement and organizational learning that results in the prevention of events and provides the necessary controls to promote safe and secure work.

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: Applicants must submit a comprehensive resume reflective of relevant experience that addresses the minimum job requirements and desired qualifications of the position below for full consideration.

• 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.

Additional Skills and Knowledge

• A demonstrated record of successful technical leadership and the proven ability in supervising, resolving conflicts, administering discipline, mentoring, team building, managing staff requirements, motivating employees, and developing personnel such as students and/or early career scientists and engineers.
• Demonstrated experience developing work scope, schedules, and budgets, coordinating and managing the tactical execution of work, and tracking and reporting progress.
• The proven ability to operate effectively in a manufacturing environment while ensuring compliance with facility requirements and Conduct of Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance standards.
• Strong analytical skills, including the application of methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma to drive operational and quality process improvements.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively as a leader with a team and across functional areas.
• Proven effectiveness in interactions, presentations, briefings, and publications, and in working collaboratively with personnel and customers at all levels.
• Experience working with confidential or proprietary information, classified documents, and/or sensitive information.
• Experience managing a team working on data management, architecture, and data analysis, and/or other data product projects.
• The ability to interpret and understand complex information, help develop and drive data-driven solutions, and ensure effective data governance to support strategic decision-making.
• The demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong collaborative relationships across teams and functions, fostering a cooperative environment to achieve organizational goals.

Qualifications We Desire

• An active HRP Certification.
• Extensive experience developing and executing work packages, managing business operations, and overseeing resource planning, acquisition, and allocation, including the creation of resource-loaded schedules and responsible financial stewardship.
• The proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams of scientists, engineers, technicians, and professional staff in a technical or manufacturing environment, applying systems or industrial engineering tools to drive process improvements.
• The proven ability to identify, secure, and manage resources needed to meet organizational deliverables, scope, and schedule.
• A strong background in managing core business operations, including finance, human resources, procurement, and related administrative functions.
• A strong background in project and program management, including defining objectives, aligning work scopes with organizational goals, and tracking and reporting progress.
• Demonstrated experience executing work in full compliance with facility requirements, including nuclear Hazard Category facilities, safety authorization basis, and Conduct of Operations standards.
• 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 2 years.

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 (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 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; US 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.

Regular Position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

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.