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Los Alamos National Laboratory Operations First Line Manager (Manufacturing Manager 3) in Los Alamos, New Mexico
What You Will Do
Lead our Operations Integration Center team, including Area Controllers and Work Execution Managers, as multi-disciplinary First Line Manager (FLM). As the central authority for work execution and scheduling, you'll coordinate complex operations, drive problem resolution, and serve as the primary communication hub for all schedule changes and delays affecting programmatic milestones. The FLM has comprehensive knowledge of the scheduled work and is responsible for understanding the interactions between work groups, coordination, and handoffs that must occur to effectively complete work.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Schedule Management
Manage and communicate the integrated schedule across all organizational stakeholders.
Oversee schedule development, preparation, readiness, and execution to meet production deliverables.
Present schedule adherence metrics and work completion reports to OIC management.
Serve as primary spokesperson for schedule status and issues to senior leadership.
Leadership & Operations
Lead cross-functional teams to maximize production availability.
Facilitate integrated schedule management meetings with large audiences.
Integrate complex, multidisciplinary work across facility operations.
Balance productivity goals with quality standards and compliance requirements.
Safety & Compliance
Implement Integrated Safety Management (ISM) for worker health, safety, environment, security, and quality.
Model exemplary safety behavior and maintain authority to pause or stop work when necessary.
Foster continuous improvement culture focused on incident prevention.
Ensure compliance with all operational, safety, security, and quality standards.
Business Management
Building and maintain high-performing teams aligned with organization goals.
Support financial management, human resources, procurement, and performance metrics.
Enforce quality standards while meeting production requirements.
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What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Safety/Security: Thorough knowledge/understanding of the requirements for Integrated Safety Management, Formality of Operations, and Safety Basis.
Policy and Procedure: Thorough understanding of work hazards, safety practices, operating configuration, and facility policies and procedures.
Leadership: Demonstrated record of effective teamwork and leadership with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and successfully manage schedules. Demonstrated experience with schedule execution. Demonstrated management and leadership skills for overseeing an organization, including knowledge, skills, and abilities in resource management.
Communication: Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills to a wide range of audiences, including Laboratory Senior Management.
Management: Demonstrate experience managing day-to-day activities of organization. Thorough knowledge of and experience managing business operations to include financial, human resources, procurement, conflict resolution, and other related business activities. Strong negotiation skills.
Clearance: Ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance which typically requires US citizenship.
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:
Knowledge and understanding of Nuclear Facility conduct of maintenance, conduct of engineering, conduct of operations and quality assurance programs.
Active DOE 'Q' clearance
Work Location: The work location for this position is fully onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Work Schedule: This position requires 24/7 coverage and therefore may require working a rotating shift schedule that includes nights and weekends.
Work Environment: Working overtime and irregular schedule (weekends, night shift, and/or rotating shift schedule).
Duties will be performed in a Radiological Controlled Area. Employees must successfully complete required radiological worker training and comply with all applicable radiological safety procedures.
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.
Notes 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 - 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 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.
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 maternity and parental leave
Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
Flexible schedules and time off (PTO)
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.
426.2: This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2, 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 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 and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, 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 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 1-505-665-4444 option 1.