Manufacturing Manager 4

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, NM seeks a PSD-3 Group Leader to lead a team of about 85 technicians, scientists, engineers and managers in a dynamic national security context. This role oversees work scope, cost and scheduling within the PSD-3 unit and represents the division in technical, operational and administrative matters.

You will define capabilities and requirements, provide technical leadership, and coordinate with the Program Office to meet ALDWP objectives while

Qualifications

• Experience executing programmatic work in compliance with nuclear facility requirements.
• Strong leadership and management of a production organization including decision making and scheduling.
• Staffing, performance and salary management, conflict resolution, and performance coaching.

Responsibilities

• Lead PSD-3 group of ~85 technicians, scientists, engineers, floor supervisors and first-line managers.
• Define business unit capabilities and translate into work scope, cost and scheduling.
• Provide technical leadership and coordinate with Program Office to meet ALDWP objectives.

Skills

Nuclear safety compliance

Leadership and program management

Resource planning

Communication and mentoring

Team building

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science

Job description

What You Will Do

Welcome to the Associate Laboratory Directorate for Weapons Production (ALDWP) and the Plutonium Supply and Disposition (PSD) Division. The PSD Division is one of 10 divisions in ALDWP. We are confident that you will find the PSD Division a dynamic and rewarding place to work. Our employees are the most valuable asset within ALDWP and the Laboratory as a whole. The PSD Division provides plutonium pit related products and services of superior quality and value to protect our nation and promote world stability.

Located in northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is primarily responsible for monitoring the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile and conducting advanced research in numerous areas related to national security. Additionally, it is a center for research in a wide range of scientific disciplines, including space exploration, geophysics, renewable energy, supercomputing, medicine, and nanotechnology. PSD-3, Advanced Recovery and Integrated Extraction System (ARIES), supports the Nation's objectives of nuclear non-proliferation, nuclear disarmament, fissile material disposition, and actinide fuels development by using the LANL Advanced Recovery and Integrated Extraction System (ARIES). ARIES is the process of dismantling the core of nuclear weapons (pits), converting the plutonium from pits into oxide, processing of the oxide to ensure it falls within customer specifications, and certifying this oxide for use in support of national defense and security missions.

As the PSD-3 Group Leader, the selected candidate will manage and provide leadership to approximately 85 people consisting of technicians, scientists, engineers, floor supervisors and first line managers. The group is planned to grow in both scope and personnel. The Group Leader will represent the organization on technical, operational and administrative issues to both internal and external customers. The position responsibilities will include defining business unit capabilities and requirements that translate into work scope, cost, and scheduling.

The selected applicant will provide technical leadership and management of PSD-3 tactical and strategic operations in support of meeting ALDWP objectives, and will work closely with the Program Office.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in executing programmatic work in compliance with nuclear facility requirements and the authorization basis specified under 10 CFR 830 Nuclear Safety Management and 10 CFR 835 Occupational Radiation Protection.


• Experience executing work in compliance with DOE O 474.2 Nuclear Material and Accountability.


• Extensive working knowledge of the technical and operational discipline of Conduct of Operations DOE O 422.1.


• Record of technical leadership and management of a production organization including experience in technical decision making, planning, and goal setting.


• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in staffing, performance and salary management, conflict resolution, and managing performance.


• Record of effective personnel motivation and development including mentoring, team building, and employee development.


• Demonstrated record of promoting teamwork, consensus building, mentoring, and motivating peers and subordinates and working across division lines with other organizations.


• In-depth knowledge of work package development and execution, identification of resource requirements and development of resource loaded schedules and financial stewardship.


• Record of effective written and oral communication skills as evidenced by internal and/or external interactions, seminars, briefings, presentations, and publications.


• In-depth knowledge of and proven ability in implementing, enforcing, and providing guidance for Laboratory objectives and other statements of policy, practice, and/or procedure.

Education/Experience

Position requires a bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution and 8 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

DOE Order 426.2A

Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or related science, and 4 years nuclear experience. Education or experience that is job related may be substituted on a case-by-case basis. The degree may fulfill 3 of the 4 years of nuclear experience on a one-for-one time basis.

Security

Active DOE Q-Clearance and HRP certification

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with high quality, moderate/low-rate production in a management role.


• Familiarity with one or more of the following: aqueous processing, fuel processing to include furnace operation and oxide manipulation, and/or welding.


• Familiarity with and LANL implementation of quality programs such as NAP 401.1A Weapons Quality Policy and Department of Energy (DOE) O 414.1D, Quality Assurance.


• Experience with nuclear high hazard facility operating requirements, safety authorization basis and/or Conduct of Operations planning and execution.


• Experience in project and program management, including planning, organizing, and resource management.

Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation)

Peripheral vision, Depth perception, Reading vision, Distance vision, Ability to speak, Ability to discriminate speech, Ability to hear high-pitched sounds, Ability to hear in a normal range (500 to 3000 htz), Sitting, Standing, Walking, Climbing stairs, Lifting 5-10 pounds, Carrying 5-10 pounds

Position commitment

The position commitment for this position is 1 year. 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.

Location

This position will be physically located in Los Alamos, NM.

Note to Applicants

• Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of 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). The selected applicants will be subject to a federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matters. This position requires a Q clearance which requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon position, additional authorization to access nuclear weapons information may be required that may or may not be available to dual citizens depending upon the circumstances.

• 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.

HRP

This position is subject to the requirements of the DOE Human Reliability Program as specified in 10 Code of Federal Regulation, Part 712,

• 712.11. These requirements include ongoing drug and alcohol testing, as well as periodic medical and psychological evaluations.

426.2a

This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2a, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities, which establishes entry-level requirements to ensure candidates selected for specific positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.

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.

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 accommodation, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request a disability accommodation, email [e-mail] or call [phone], opt. 3.