Operations First Line Manager (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 matching

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory in northern New Mexico seeks an experienced First Line Manager to lead the Operations Integration Center team, including Area Controllers and Work Execution Managers, coordinating complex work and driving timely milestones. You will act as the central communication hub for schedule changes and delays across programs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with 5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 5 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination.
• DOE Order 426.2A education/experience requirements.
• US citizenship for DOE Q clearance.
• Ability to obtain DOE Q clearance.
• Experience managing large operations and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Operations Integration Center team as First Line Manager and coordinate complex operations.
• Manage the integrated schedule across all organizational stakeholders.
• Present schedule adherence metrics and work completion reports to OIC management.
• Serve as primary spokesperson for schedule status and issues to senior leadership.
• Oversee cross-functional teams to maximize production availability.
• Facilitate integrated schedule management meetings with large audiences.

Skills

Leadership

Schedule management

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

What You Will Do

Lead our Operations Integration Center team, including Area Controllers and Work Execution Managers, as multi-disciplinary First Line Manager (FLM). As the central authority for work execution and scheduling, you will coordinate complex operations, drive problem resolution, and serve as the primary communication hub for all schedule changes and delays affecting programmatic milestones. The FLM has comprehensive knowledge of the scheduled work and is responsible for understanding the interactions between work groups, coordination, and handoffs that must occur to effectively complete work.

Key Responsibilities

• Schedule Management: Manage and communicate the integrated schedule across all organizational stakeholders.
• Oversee schedule development, preparation, readiness, and execution to meet production deliverables.
• Present schedule adherence metrics and work completion reports to OIC management.
• Serve as primary spokesperson for schedule status and issues to senior leadership.

Leadership & Operations

• Lead cross-functional teams to maximize production availability.
• Facilitate integrated schedule management meetings with large audiences.
• Integrate complex, multidisciplinary work across facility operations.
• Balance productivity goals with quality standards and compliance requirements.

Safety & Compliance

• Implement Integrated Safety Management (ISM) for worker health, safety, environment, security, and quality.
• Model exemplary safety behavior and maintain authority to pause or stop work when necessary.
• Foster continuous improvement culture focused on incident prevention.
• Ensure compliance with all operational, safety, security, and quality standards.

Business Management

• Build and maintain high-performing teams aligned with organization goals.
• Support financial management, human resources, procurement, and performance metrics.
• Enforce quality standards while meeting production requirements.

What You Need

• Safety/Security: Thorough knowledge, understanding of Integrated Safety Management, Formality of Operations, and Safety Basis.
• Policy and Procedure: Thorough understanding of work hazards, safety practices, operating configuration, and facility policies and procedures.
• Leadership: Demonstrated record of effective teamwork and leadership with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and successfully manage schedules. Demonstrated experience with schedule execution. Demonstrated management and leadership skills for overseeing an organization, including knowledge, skills, and abilities in resource management.
• Communication: Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills to a wide range of audiences, including Laboratory Senior Management.
• Management: Demonstrate experience managing day-to-day activities of organization. Thorough knowledge of and experience managing business operations to include financial, human resources, procurement, conflict resolution, and other related business activities. Strong negotiation skills.
• Clearance: Ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance which typically requires US citizenship.
• 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.
• DOE Order 426.2A: Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or related science or technology, and 4 years of nuclear experience. Job‑related education or experience may be substituted on a case‑by‑case basis. The degree may be used to substitute up to 50 percent of the experience requirement per section I‑4.e of the Contractor Requirements Document (CRD).

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of Nuclear Facility conduct of maintenance, conduct of engineering, conduct of operations and quality assurance programs.
• Active DOE ‘Q’ clearance.

Work Schedule

This position requires 24/7 coverage and therefore may require working a rotating shift schedule that includes nights and weekends.

Work Environment

• Working overtime and irregular schedule (weekends, night shift, and/or rotating shift schedule).
• Duties will be performed in a Radiological Controlled Area. Employees must successfully complete required radiological worker training and comply with all applicable radiological safety procedures.

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 1 year.

Note to Applicants

For full consideration, please provide a comprehensive resume, which outlines how you meet the minimum and desired skills noted above.

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.

Benefits

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Award‑winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO)
• 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; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

426.2: This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2, 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.

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 prorated based on the number of months in the eligible position.

Equal Opportunity

Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, 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 federal 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 1‑505‑665‑4444 option 1.