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DP-5 Production Integration Group Leader (Manufacturing Manager 4)

Los Alamos National Laboratory

Los Alamos, NM

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SKILLS
Baseline Schedule, Business Operations, Business Processes, Business Solutions, Calendar Management, Campaigns, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Conflict Resolution, Continuous Improvement, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, DOE Clearance, DOE-Q (Top Secret Restricted Data), Data Collection, Dental Insurance, Develop and Maintain Customers, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Enterprise Protection, Establish Priorities, Interpersonal Skills, Laboratory, Leadership, MES Software, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Manufacturing Management, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Requirements, Materials Requirements Planning (MRP), Mentoring, Negotiation Skills, Operational Improvement, Operational Support, Operations Management, Operations Security (OPSEC), Organizational Skills, Pay-Per-Click Advertising, People Management, Performance Metrics, Policy Implementation, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Implementation, Process Improvement, Process Management, Product Management, Production Control, Production Management, Production Planning, Production Schedule, Project Planning, Project Schedule, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Research Skills, Risk Management, Safety/Work Safety, Sales, Schedule Development, Software Administration, Staff Development, Supply Chain, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Operations, Technical Support, Time Management, Tuition Fees, United States Citizen, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Los Alamos, NM
POSTED
6 days ago
This position is open for both internal and external candidates to apply.

What You Will Do

Detonator Production (DP) Division is the premier Production Agency (PA) assigned to produce War Reserve (WR) detonators for the Nation's nuclear stockpile security mission. The Division is part of LANL's Weapons Production Directorate (ALDWP). DP is comprised of a team of motivated, highly skilled technical and operational support staff working in an integrated format. The organization is centered on high-rigor manufacturing operations to produce precision, safe and reliable WR products. DP partners closely with customers and stakeholders such as NNSA (National Nuclear Security Administration), Design Agencies (LANL, Sandia, and Livermore), and LANL program management orgs to deliver on challenging National security objectives. DP upholds vigorous teamwork, personal integrity, respectful workplace, and continuous improvement in operations, technical excellence, safety and security.

DP is seeking a highly qualified candidate to be the Group Leader for the Production Integration Group (DP-5). The DP-5 Group Leader will report to the DP Division Leader to ensure timely delivery of the highest quality detonation products and services to our customers. DP-5's portfolio within the DP enterprise includes:

  • Project planning, scheduling and execution is led by the Project Leaders (PLs) in DP-5. They directly interact with Stockpile Production Management (SPM) to develop, maintain, and status a baseline schedule for the life of the program. The PLs work with management and engineering to determine the equipment, resources and activities necessary for production. Additionally, the Group Leader manages a team of schedulers who develop and coordinate shop floor work execution.
  • Manage production planning and control within the division to meet customer milestones and deliverables, ensuring work authorization is effectively integrated across the Division to meet production commitments, producing efficient manufacturing floor schedules, and monitoring production metrics to ensure performance. The DP-5 Group Leader is expected to be a key steward in the Division work authorization processes through a team of highly capable DP-5 Production planners.
  • Managing the Secure Operations Management System (SOMS) system, enabled by a team of highly proficient DP-5 code developers to meet the manufacturing requirements product data capture for product sale and quality verification.


As the foundation and central focus of manufacturing business operations, DP-5 will foster a collaborative culture in support of the Nation's Nuclear Security Enterprise by empowering employees to develop innovative solutions while meeting safety, security, and quality standards.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Leadership/ Management: Advanced supervisory experience with an excellent and demonstrable record of successful team building, collaboration, and leadership in a challenging manufacturing environment. Knowledge of, and demonstrated successful experience in, management, supervision, mentorship, and professional development of employees. The successful DP-5 group leader provides guidance and enables effective coordination on component development, qualification, and production execution activities within DP and external to LANL, as prescribed by Defense Programs Business Process System requirements, including the nuclear weapon product realization process and NNSA Weapon Quality Policy NAP 401.1A

Program/Project Management: A record of achievement in developing schedules, managing risks, working across the nuclear weapons enterprise, and integrating projects for high-consequence products. Experience coordinating multiple project campaigns across various organizations, while effectively balancing resources and priorities. Experience in using P6 scheduling tool.

Personal Leadership: Excellent organizational skills and a proven ability to independently establish priorities while working effectively under pressure, as well as managing various projects and executing complex operational and business assignments to achieve the desired results.

Communication: Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills with all levels of management and personnel, including negotiating, influencing, conflict resolution, consensus building, oral presentation, and written communications. Demonstrated experience in developing and nurturing effective working relationships with customers.

Problem Solving: Advanced experience in effective decision-making and creative problem-solving including skills in researching and recommending alternative solutions to problems. Expert knowledge of, and successfully demonstrated experience in, developing, implementing, and managing innovation and process improvements.

Operational Experience: Knowledge and experience with developing and executing planning, scheduling, and work release functions for complex and challenging production builds, ensuring alignment with peer groups and key stakeholders to maintain customer quality and on-time delivery as the top priorities. Knowledge and experience with Supply Chain policies and practices for mark quality and non-mark quality materials. Manage work packages to ensure resources are available to maintain critical PPC functions, and to make resources available for scope adjustments and future capabilities.

Customer Focus: Demonstrated ability to build and sustain effective internal and external customer relationships.

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.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of the Weapons production life cycle and the relationship between Design Agencies and Production Agencies.
  • Advanced knowledge and experience with ERP / MRP / MES software systems administration and use as it relates to production planning, scheduling, and control. Knowledge and experience of WR procurement and materials supply chain process.
  • Knowledge and experience in operations management in a manufacturing environment.
  • Advanced knowledge of the Laboratory's organizational structure and implementing policies, procedures, and instructions.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in multiple laboratory-wide systems and applications to include Oracle, Concur, and computer software applications (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
  • Familiarity with NNSA Weapon Quality Policy NAP 401.1A or similar quality standards is highly desired.
  • Familiarity with policies for managing classified information
  • Active DOE Q Clearance.


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, submit a comprehensive resume reflective of your relevant experience to the job requirements and desired skills stated above.

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.

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). 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.

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 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 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 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 opt. 3.

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