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Shift Operations Manager (Manufacturing Manager 3)

Los Alamos National Laboratory

Los Alamos, NM

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Business Operations, Change Control, Compensation and Benefits, Conflict Resolution, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Dental Insurance, Establish Priorities, Facilities Management, Federal Contracts, Hazard Analysis, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Human Resources, Identify Issues, Investigative Reports, Laboratory, Leadership, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing Management, Manufacturing Operations Management, Materials Management, Mentoring, Needs Assessment, Operational Audit, Operational Improvement, Operations Management, Operations Security (OPSEC), Organizational Development/Management, People Management, Performance Management, Process Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Assurance, Radiation Safety, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Safety Compliance, Safety Training, Security Compliance, Staff Development, Staff Motivation, Startup, Team Building, Time Management, Tuition Fees, United States Citizen, United States Department of Energy (DOE), Vision Plan, Waste Management
LOCATION
Los Alamos, NM
POSTED
5 days ago
What You Will Do



This position is open for external candidates only to apply.

The Manufacturing Manager position at Los Alamos National Laboratory is responsible for managing and maintaining safe, secure, and compliant work environments at facilities enabling efficient and effective mission execution. The Manager provides support to the FOD and designated Manager over areas of Operations and Management of the TA55-Radiological Laboratory Utility Office Building (RLUOB). The selected candidate will be responsible for providing day-to-day oversight of operations.

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What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Facility Management:

  • Thorough knowledge and experience of LANL or similar organization requirements for Integrated Safety Management, Formality of Operations, and Safety Basis.
  • Demonstrated experience managing operations including organizations deployed to the facility (Maintenance, Engineering, Safety Basis, Operations, Radiation Protection, etc.).
  • Thorough knowledge of and experience in operating a nuclear facility including: facility configuration control processes; Safety Basis compliance to include tracking and implementing numerous and complex Technical Safety Requirements TSRs; all aspects of the integrative work management system including work package development and approval, work release, and work execution; waste management including storage, shipping, and disposal of various types of radiological and hazardous waste; experience in identifying and responding to abnormal and emergency events.


Safety & Security Compliance:

  • Thorough understanding of work hazard identification and control, safety practices, operating configuration, lock-out/tag-out and facility policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrated experience working in radiological areas, working to radiological work permits, and adhering to postings.
  • Demonstrated experience working to security plans, managing Material Balance Areas (MBAs), Limited Areas, etc.


Leadership and Communication:

  • Demonstrated experience and proven ability in supervising, employee performance management, conflict resolution, mentoring, team building and employee motivation and personnel development.
  • Thorough knowledge of and experience managing business operations to include financial, human resources, procurement, and other related business activities.
  • Demonstrated ability to appropriately prioritize work, proactively identify facility needs, and meet both internal and external deliverables on schedule.
  • Demonstrated management/leadership ability to oversee a wide range of management functions, including directing the plan of the day/week process to ensure coordination of facility and programmatic operations; executing the notification, investigation and reporting processes regarding abnormal events; conduct fact findings; acting as an advisor to subordinate personnel to ensure professional development is encouraged and disciplined operations are continuously improved; and direct work activities that ensure that the facility is maintained within prescribed operating limits.


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:

  • Background in DOE Nuclear Facility operations.
  • Knowledge and understanding of Nuclear Facility conduct of maintenance, conduct of engineering, conduct of operations and quality assurance programs.
  • Experience in performing Safety Basis implementations and startup readiness activities, including contractor and federal operational readiness reviews.
  • Experience in supporting and leading management self-assessments, including identifying and ranking issues, developing corrective actions, and tracking them to closure via the Issues Management System, or a similar system.
  • Demonstrated experience managing RCRA waste storage areas including knowledge of chemical storage, segregation, and handling requirements.


Work Schedule: This position may require 24/7 coverage, which could involve working a shift/weekend schedule. Employees maybe eligible for shift differential pay when assigned by their manager. Shift/weekend assignments are at the discretion of the manager.

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, applicants must submit a comprehensive cover letter that addresses the key requirements of the position.

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.

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.

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.

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