What You Will Do
You will support Production Support Services (PSS) within ALDWP which is responsible for production/operations/manufacturing support for Pit and Detonator production at the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). The PSS-4 (Factory Operations and Industrial Engineering) Group Office is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manufacturing Manager - 3 (MM-3) to manage the Industrial Engineering (IE) team. The MM-3 will lead ~23 engineers and project leaders to support work scope in areas related to Continuous Improvement for the Nuclear and Non-Nuclear sections of the Laboratory.The IE MM-3 will directly report to the PSS-4 Group Manager (MM-4) 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 selected candidate will work with cross-functional teams across ALDWP to develop and execute business solution plans to improve and optimize our Production Operations.
As the Manufacturing Manager 3 you will work closely with PSS-4 GL to ensure tactical work is aligned to strategic goals and the lab's current agenda institutional goals. The MM3 will foster a culture that values continuous improvement and organizational learning that results in the prevention of events and provides the controls necessary to promote safe and secure work. The MM3 will serve as first-line manager and assist in the overall management of a cohesive, high-performing team. The MM3 will assist in supporting and promoting the organization's vision, goals and strategies. Understand and implement Integrated Safety Management (ISM) line management responsibilities for their organization including but not limited to integrating safety into every task, pausing/stopping work, modeling exemplary behavior, fostering open communication, engaging workers in the field, rewarding positive behavior and addressing deficiencies through accountability. Integrated Safety Management (means worker health and safety, environment, security, and quality) is a primary responsibility for all Laboratory employees and managers. Maintains an in-depth knowledge and understanding of facility operational requirements and works with the group leader to ensure compliance, safety, security, quality and conduct of operations, engineering, maintenance and training in the performance of work.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Strong Leadership: Demonstrated record of successful technical leadership and 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.
Strong Knowledge and Expertise: Demonstrated experience developing work scope, schedules, and budgets; coordinating and managing the tactical execution of work; and tracking and reporting progress. 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 Communication: Demonstrated 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.
Accountability: Experience working with confidential or proprietary information, classified documents or sensitive information.
Data Knowledge: Experience in managing a team working on data management, architecture, and data analysis projects. Ability to interpret and understand complex information, help develop and drive data-driven solutions, and ensure effective data governance to support strategic decision-making.
Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong collaborative relationships across teams and functions, fostering a cooperative environment to achieve organizational goals.
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.
Desired Qualifications:
Work Environment:
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.
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.
Proven ability to identify, secure, and manage resources needed to meet organizational deliverables, scope, and schedule.
Strong background in managing core business operations, including finance, human resources, procurement, and related administrative functions.
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.
DOE Q Clearance and HRP Certification highly desirable
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.
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:
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.
For full consideration, please provide a comprehensive resume, which outlines how you meet the minimum and desired skills noted above.
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.
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 (https://directives.nnsa.doe.gov/supplemental-directive/sd-0206-0002) . 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 (https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0472.2-BOrder-A/@Aimages/file) 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 Policy P701 (https://int.lanl.gov/policy/documents/P701.pdf) 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 prorated 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 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 applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947.
