Los Alamos National Laboratory

Lead Supervisor (Manufacturing Manager 1)

Los Alamos National Laboratory$117K — $195K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience supervising multidisciplinary teams in technical environments.
  • Proficient in planning and scheduling work activities.
  • Experience in manufacturing environments and nuclear facility operations.
  • Knowledge of nuclear safety management regulations and occupational radiation protection.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain various nuclear safety qualifications including FMH and GBO.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily team operations and provide on-site supervision and direction.
  • Coordinate administrative functions to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Conduct pre-job briefings and post-job reviews with staff to ensure clear communication.
  • Manage work assignments, including scoping walk downs and document preparations.
  • Implement corrective actions following incident investigations to improve safety standards.

Benefits

  • Flexible scheduling with potential for shift differential pay.
  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge nuclear technology.
  • Engagement in a dynamic safety-driven work environment.
  • Support for training and certifications related to nuclear operations and safety.
Full Job Description
Description

Job Title Lead Supervisor (Manufacturing Manager 1)

Location Los Alamos, NM, US

Organization Name PMDS/Process Maintenance & Decontamination Services

Minimum Salary 117200

Maximum Salary 195400

This position is open for external candidates only to apply.
What You Will Do

Process Equipment Maintenance & Decontamination Services (PMDS) provides a comprehensive and integrated maintenance program supporting plutonium process equipment for DOE Nuclear facilities. Glovebox and programmatic process equipment maintenance activities and decontamination are performed by PMDS as directed by the owning/operating groups in compliance with Conduct of Engineering (CoE), Conduct of Operations (CoO), and Conduct of Maintenance (CoM) policies.

The Lead Supervisor (MM1) will serve the Programmatic Equipment Maintenance & Gloveboxes team. The selected candidate will report to the Manufacturing Manager 3 (MM3) for the team. The selected candidate will oversee the day-to-day operations of their team, provide supervision and direction on the floor, as well as develop and deliver improved, customer-focused, processes and procedures. Coaching/mentoring of the team members.

Responsibilities include Coordinating various administrative functions in support of operational program efficiency including planning, prioritizing, and scheduling of team assignments. You will ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements associated with the best safety, environmental, security, and conduct of operations. As a MM1, you will conduct both routine and job-specific pre-job briefings as well as post-job reviews with all involved workers and provide technical expertise for the activities performed. Perform scoping walk downs on work assignments and assist in the development of work authorizing documents per requirements. Develop tool listings, material take offs and perform room walk downs to ensure all necessary items have been identified prior to work execution.

The selected candidate will assist in the oversight and management of fact findings and incident investigations. They will ensure corrective actions are properly identified and implemented. In addition, 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.

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What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:


  • Experience in supervising multidisciplinary teams of technicians and/or professional staff in a technical environment.
  • Experience in Plan of the Day (POD) and Plan of the Week (POW) entries for work activities, late adds and cancellations.
  • Experience performing and managing work in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience with nuclear high hazard facility operating requirements, safety authorization basis and/or Conduct of Operations planning and execution.
  • Knowledge of executing work in compliance with nuclear facility requirements and the authorization basis as specified under 10 CFR 830 Nuclear Safety Management and 10 CFR 835 Occupational Radiation Protection.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Fissionable Material Handler (FMH) qualification.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Glove Box Operator (GBO) qualification.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Programmatic Maintenance Worker Qualification
  • Ability to obtain and maintain HRP certification.
  • Ability to perform work requiring respiratory protection equipment and level II PPE.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain DOE Q clearance.

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.

DOE 426.2: Requires a High School Diploma and 3 years nuclear experience.

Training/Certifications:
  • Respirator qualified
  • PAPR qualified
  • PIC qualified

Desired Qualifications:
  • Active DOE Q clearance.
  • Active HRP
  • Active glovebox qualification
  • Active FMH qualification
  • Experience ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient execution of maintenance, installation, and D&D activities in PF-4.
  • Experience in project and program management, including planning, organizing, and resource management.
  • Experience with Conduct of Maintenance (P-950) Policies and Procedures
  • Knowledge of Integrated Safety Management (ISM) Principles


Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation) : Ability to speak, reading vision, sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, climbing ladders, twisting the trunk or back, bending, kneeling, balancing, applying torque with hands or arms, use of both hands, use of both arms, carrying 10-20 pounds, lifting 30+ pounds.

Work Environment: Working overtime or irregular schedule, working off-shift/rotating schedule, work near sources of ionizing radiation, work near machinery and moving parts, domestic/foreign travel, mask or respirator, safety glasses and eye protection, gloves or hand protection, hearing protection, safety shoes or protective foot gear.

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.

Work Schedule:

This position will require 24/7 coverage, which will involve working a shift/weekend schedule. This schedule is subject to change. Employees may be eligible for shift differential pay when assigned by their manager. Shift/weekend assignments are at the discretion of the manager.

These shifts typically fall into two categories:
  • Swing: normally 4:00 p.m. to 12 midnight-12.0% of the basic hourly rate or the hourly equivalent rate of pay.
  • Night shift: normally 12 midnight to 8:00 a.m-15.0% of the basic hourly rate or the hourly equivalent rate of pay.

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:

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, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of 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.

Contact Details

Contact Name Montano, Sarita Nichole

Email [email protected]

Work Telephone

About Los Alamos National Laboratory

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a United States Department of Energy national laboratory initially organized during World War II for the design of nuclear weapons as part of the Manhattan Project. It is located a short distance northwest of Santa Fe, New Mexico in the southwestern United States. LANL conducts research in fields such as national security, space exploration, renewable energy, medicine, nanotechnology, and supercomputing. It is the largest institution of its kind in the world. LANL is managed and operated by Triad National Security, LLC, which is composed of Battelle Memorial Institute, the University of California, and the Texas A&M University System.
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