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The Manufacturing Manger 1 (MM1), will report directly to the Manufacturing Manager 3 (MM3) in the Power Supply & Production division's PS Assembly and Product Characterization organization (PSP-6). PSP-6 is responsible for providing assembly, metallography, characterization, testing, and material movement capabilities to the Power Supply Production mission at TA-55 within Associate Laboratory Directorate Weapons Production (ALDWP).
The Manufacturing Manager 1 (MM1) will support the assigned Group and Team under the guidance of the Manufacturing Manager 3 (MM3). The MM1 will provide on the floor leadership for a team of approximately 10 - 20 operations personnel executing nuclear material operations in PF-4 or PF-5. Key responsibilities will include manufacturing floor planning, work oversight, and providing status of work performed. The MM1 will also perform work activities and be responsible for mentoring and coaching operations staff.
You will provide technical leadership and experience in managing the day-to-day floor operations in conjunction with the MM3 and Group Leader. The selected applicant will work across ALDWP and stakeholder organizations to facilitate successful execution of PSP Division missions while driving strong Conduct of Operations.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
You will conduct both routine and job specific pre-job briefings with all involved workers and provide technical expertise for the activities being performed. You will ensure that safety and security are an integral part of every task, including taking the necessary steps to stop work if continuing a job is unsafe or could compromise security.
PSP-6 supports mission execution for both NASA and Defense Programs. These activities include Metallography, Characterization, and Surveillance; Material Management and Harvesting of fuel; and Power Supply Assembly and Testing.
Leadership: Demonstrated record of successful technical leadership and proven ability in supervising, mentoring and motivating employees while developing personnel such as early career technicians.
Knowledge and Expertise: Demonstrated experience and expertise in one or more manufacturing flowsheet operations. Experience planning for and managing tactical execution of work, tracking and reporting progress. Experience performing work in a manufacturing environment and executing work in compliance with nuclear facility requirements and conduct of operations.
Accountability: Demonstrated experience in implementing and maintaining formality of operations in a nuclear facility (or comparably complex facility) and demonstrated experience in developing procedural controls at the level of detail appropriate to the consequences of working in a nuclear facility. Experience coaching personnel to Conduct of Operations or other disciplined operations programs.
Communication: Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills as evidenced by internal and/or external interactions, meetings, and briefings; effective interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interact with all levels of personnel and customers.
DOE Order 426.2: Requires a High School diploma and 3 years nuclear experience. Full-time related academic training (e.g., degree programs, trade schools, vocational programs, etc.) may be substituted on a one-for-one basis for 2 of the 3 years nuclear experience.
Education/Experience: Position requires a bachelor's degree and 1 year of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Clearance: Active Q clearance and HRP is required
Desired Qualifications:
Fissile Material Handler or Supervisor
Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio)
Experience with LANMAS and Weapons Integrated Production Scheduling
Knowledge of 238Pu nuclear programs
Experience working in PF-4 manufacturing environment
Knowledge of Conduct of Engineering, Conduct of Maintenance and Conduct of Operations requirements
Location: This position will be located in Los Alamos, NM.
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.
For full consideration, please submit a comprehensive resume reflective of your relevant experience to the job requirements and desired qualifications stated above.
Evaluation of applications will commence immediately.
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. 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 applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505) 664-6947, opt. 3.
