Material Services Supervisor

WA River Protection Solutions; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation funding

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

WA River Protection Solutions at Hanford’s H2C program seeks a motivated Material Services Supervisor to lead materials support for safe, reliable operations across Hanford Tank Farms. You will oversee material coordination, inventory, procurement support, and excess disposition to ensure timely delivery of mission-critical maintenance activities.

The role emphasizes safety culture, adherence to ISMS, and cross-functional collaboration with procurement, warehousing, and field teams to maintain

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Six (6) years of related experience in material management, inventory control, or related supply chain operations.
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience in an operational environment.
• Working knowledge of material control principles, procurement support processes, and inventory management practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Material Services personnel supporting maintenance, operations, and project activities.
• Establish and maintain a strong safety culture aligned with ISMS principles and company values.
• Prioritize, assign, and oversee work activities to support operational schedules and customer requirements.
• Review and assign work to Material Coordinators assuring all Material Orders/Requests are completed correctly and expeditiously.
• Review and assign work to Storekeepers and HAMTC Drivers.
• Coordinate with Procurement to issue Purchase Orders and support material deliveries.

Skills

Material management

Inventory control

Procurement support

Leadership

Safety culture

ISMS

Education

BA/BS in Business or related field

Tools

Asset Suite

IDMS

EAM

Job description

Job Responsibilities/Duties

Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C) delivers exceptional performance in safely removing, treating, and disposing of tank waste. H2C leads the nation's largest and most complex radioactive waste cleanup, including closure of the legacy waste tanks at Hanford containing 56 million gallons of radioactive and chemical waste.

Joining H2C means becoming part of a team dedicated to creating "The Solution Today for a Better Tomorrow." At H2C, our culture is deeply rooted in our Vision, Mission, Values, and Behaviors, which guide our efforts on the Hanford Site and within our communities. Our vision to tackle the Department of Energy's largest environmental challenge reflects our commitment to leaving a positive legacy for future generations. We strive to deliver exceptional performance in safely removing, treating, and disposing of tank waste. Our values emphasize living safely, acting with integrity, and working collaboratively as a team. We encourage innovation, personal accountability, and continuous improvement, fostering an environment where everyone is empowered to contribute to our mission and celebrate our achievements. By embracing these principles, you will be part of a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a meaningful impact today and for the future.

H2C is seeking a Material Services Supervisor that will provide leadership, oversight, and strategic direction for the materials support of safe, reliable, and compliant operations across the Hanford Tank Farms and associated facilities. This position leads personnel responsible for material coordination, inventory management, procurement support, excess disposition, transition, transformation, and future materials related tasking in support of mission-critical maintenance and operational activities. The Material Services Supervisor will foster a strong safety culture, maintain operational discipline, and ensure effective execution of supply chain and material management activities that directly support continuity of operations and the Hanford Site cleanup mission.

The specific duties of the Material Services Supervisor will include but are not limited to the following:

• Conduct the Material Services organization within H2C's Values & Behaviors.
• Lead and supervise Material Services personnel supporting maintenance, operations, and project activities.
• Establish and maintain a strong safety culture aligned with Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS) principles and company values.
• Prioritize, assign, and oversee work activities to support operational schedules and customer requirements.
• Ensure all work activities strictly comply with applicable H2C and Site-wide policies and procedures.
• Promote professionalism, accountability, teamwork, and effective communication across assigned personnel.
• Review and assign work to Material Coordinators assuring all Material Orders/Requests are completed correctly and expeditiously.
• Review and assign work to Storekeepers and HAMTC Drivers.
• Inform customers of the status of all Material Orders/Requests.
• Follow through on Material Orders/Requests by working with the Procurement department in the issuance of Purchase Orders.
• Support development of procedures within Material Assets/Material Services responsibilities to ensure timely and correct delivery of materials.
• Prepare and issue material status and control reports as required.
• Assist in developing and conducting Material Services related training programs for Exempt, Bargaining Unit, and customers.
• Maintain convenience storage material tracking and control.
• Maintain staging/storage and database processes for inventories and implement reorders as needed.
• Coordinate return of items to vendors as required.
• Plan and conduct inventories of material in Material Services control as required.
• Prepare and disposition Warehouse Storage Requests (WSRs), Declarations of Excess (DOEs), and Spares Storage Requests (SSRs).
• Oversee Excessing program and interfacing with H2C Property and HMIS to remove excess from the Site.
• Recommend procedure/policy changes for continuous improvement and develop implementation plans as necessary.
• Support coordination of all H2C materials staging, storage, and services functions.
• Prepare and respond to Action Requests and Condition Requests applicable to Material Services.
• Support compliance with property management, material control, and government accountability requirements.
• Support audits, assessments, corrective actions, and organizational readiness activities.
• Execute all other tasks supporting Material Assets, Business Services, and H2C's mission execution.

Leadership Expectations

• Foster a respectful, accountable, and team-oriented work environment.
• Demonstrate sound decision-making, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Effectively manage competing priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Support employee development, coaching, and performance management activities.
• Promote operational discipline and professional conduct across all assigned personnel.

Required Qualifications

Grade 18:

• BA/BS in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Six (6) years of related experience in material management, inventory control, or related supply chain operations.
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience in an operational environment.
• Working knowledge of material control principles, procurement support processes, and inventory management practices.

Grade 19:

• BA/BS in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Eight (8) years of related experience in material management, inventory control, or related supply chain operations.
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience in an operational environment.
• Working knowledge of material control principles, procurement support processes, and inventory management practices.

Note the essential duties for this grade level are like those of the previous grade level; however, the scope of responsibility is larger, and the expected level of performance is increased.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting DOE, nuclear, or highly regulated industrial operations.
• Experience with Asset Suite, IDMS, EAM, or related asset management systems.
• Knowledge of government property excess material disposition processes.
• Experience supervising multi-disciplinary teams in high-tempo operational environments.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to coordinate across multiple organizations and stakeholders.
• Experience with Bargaining Unit employees and Collective Bargaining Agreements.

Compensation & Benefits

In accordance with the company's philosophy on compensation for exempt and salaried non-exempt employees, H2C takes into consideration a variety of factors when determining initial grade and salary to include assigned job scope and responsibility, a candidate's qualifications as compared to internal comparators performing in a similar role, and the external labor market. A salary offer will be made at the appropriate grade level and within the targeted hiring range posted according to these factors. Note a candidate's prior salary history will not be taken into consideration.

Hiring Range Minimum: $109,013

Hiring Range Maximum: $151,038

H2C offers a comprehensive benefits package to include medical/dental/vision, short-and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off. For a full list of benefits please visit https://hmis.hanford.gov/hr/page.cfm/HEWTBenefits

Depending on the nature of your employment with H2C, you can expect the following:

• A business casual dress work environment: jeans are permissible (restrictions may apply).
• Opportunity for work/life balance: a standard 4 x 10 work schedule, allowing more personal time to enjoy life outside of the office (other schedules and/or shift work may be required).

Note: employment at H2C involves working in the office or in the field depending on the role.

Relocation Funding Provided Yes

U.S. Citizenship Required Yes

Clearance Required No

Job Classification Management

Shift Work Required No

As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, H2C abides by federal statutory requirements of 41 CFR § 60-300.5 VEVRAA Protected Veterans, 41 CFR § 60-741.5 Workers with Disabilities, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and state and local requirements.

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