First Line Manager (Manufacturing Manager III)

Work Location

Los Alamos National Laboratory - Los Alamos, NM

Employment Type

Full-Time / Onsite

Clearance Type

DOE Q Clearance (Position will be cleared to this level)

Job Summary / Overview

Omega Technical Services is seeking a First Line Manager (Manufacturing Manager III) for the Process Maintenance & Decontamination Services/PMDS at the Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, NM.

The Manufacturing Manager 3, First Line Manager (FLM), will report to the PMDS Group Leader. The FLM will have the responsibility, authority and accountability to execute work that supports programmatic milestones and deliverables and consistently deliver high-quality services to our complex wide customers and remain on the forefront of emerging programmatic practices. Responsibilities include: planning, organizing, and defining strategic objectives; establishing scope, schedule, and budget through work package development; resource and performance management; ensuring worker qualification and authorization; ensuring that administrative and operating procedures are current, understood, and adhered to before releasing work; working with facility operations staff to execute work safely, securely, and accurately, and in compliance with nuclear facility requirements; recognition as the safety responsible manager over people, equipment and processes; cross-organizational interaction with external regulatory or oversight agencies and integration of work; ongoing communications with line management reporting on work status, deliverables and commitments; directs and oversees work performed by employees including "on the floor" and Fissionable Material Handler (FMH) supervision; effective time management skills and the ability to deal effectively with changing priorities and conflicting demands; effective teamwork in accomplishing objectives, including mentoring and motivating peers and challenge others to develop as leaders while serving as a role model; providing financial stewardship over budget, procurement, time and labor, travel, and property. Additionally,

• Responsible for scheduling and executing work activities in support of ALDWP missions.
• Responsible for monthly reporting of team progress and goals as well as maintenance per Conduct of Maintenance requirements.
• Determines work priorities and develops plans for the tactical execution of work. Assigns responsibilities; delegates to and empowers others; removes obstacles; allows for and contributes needed resources; coordinates work efforts when necessary; and monitors progress.
• Ensures that workers understand the security environment they work in, are aware of and adhere to all Laboratory security policy and procedures and implements cyber security initiatives to mitigate threat.
• Responsible for new scope walk downs to ensure the work is planned against the P-315 and P-300 protocols.
• Ensures that staff work in a safe, secure, and compliant manner. Responsible for ISSM to include job hazard identification, analysis, mitigation and documentation. Responsible for providing a work environment that promotes continuous improvement and learning. Ensures worker qualification, certification and authorization and provides day-to-day workplace supervision.
• Ensures direct daily oversight of work, workers and the work environment and removes obstacles as needed.
• Holds accountable those who do not follow safety and security requirements with counseling and discipline.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Successful record of technical leadership and management including technical decision-making, planning, and goal setting.
• Demonstrated experience and proven ability in: supervising, employee performance management, administering discipline, negotiations, conflict resolution, mentoring, team building and employee motivation, and personnel development.
• Successful experience in developing work scope, schedules, budgets, and coordinating work activities (requiring support from multiple organizations) to include management of technical resources within budget and schedule.
• 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. Experience with MC&A requirements.
• Demonstrated experience 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.
• Obtain and maintain FMH and GBO.

Education/Experience:

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.

Additional Requirements for DOE 426.2:

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or related science, and 4 years nuclear experience. Education or experience that is job related may be substituted on a case-by-case basis. The degree may fulfill 3 of the 4 years of nuclear experience on a one-for-one time basis.

Desired Qualifications:

• Active DOE Q clearance.
• 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 defining work unit objectives and tasks in alignment with organizational objectives and tracking and reporting on progress.
• Experience working as a member of a multidisciplinary team of technicians, engineers, generators and professional staff.
• Experience executing work in compliance with facility requirements.
• Knowledge of Integrated Work Management (IWM) and integrated safety and security management (ISSM) procedures.
• Knowledge of Classified Matter Protection and Control, Cyber Security, HRP Certification and Security Clearance responsibilities.
• Ability to obtain FMH certification
• Advanced knowledge of work management principles to include planning, executing, and close-out maintenance activities.

Why Omega Technical Services?

Omega Technical Services is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and a trusted partner supporting the Department of Energy, Department of Defense, and other government clients on mission-critical projects. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and the opportunity to work on impactful projects in national security and technology.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Omega Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.