Location: Los Alamos,NM, USA
**What You Will Do**
The Detonator Production Division (DP-DO) is seeking a highly qualified and motivated First Line Manager (FLM) to support important national security missions in the Manufacturing Operations group (DP-3). The Manufacturing Manager 3, FLM will report to the Group Leader and will have the responsibility, authority, and accountability to execute work that supports programmatic milestones and deliverables while setting the standards for professional behavior and operational effectiveness for the team. The FLM will provide management and leadership by leading day to day operations for a team of approximately 20-25 talented Technicians and Shop Floor Control Specialists executing manufacturing operations to produce WR (War Reserve) detonators and cables.
The DP Division is the premier Production Agency (PA) assigned to produce War Reserve (WR) detonators for our nation's nuclear stockpile security mission. The Division is part of LANL's Weapons Production Directorate. 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 precise, safe, and reliable WR products. DP partners closely with customers and stakeholders (such as the National Nuclear Security Administration [NNSA]), design agencies (LANL, Sandia National Lab [SNL], and Lawrence Livermore National Lab [LLNL]), and LANL program management organizations to deliver on challenging national security objectives. DP upholds vigorous teamwork, personal integrity, respect in the workplace, and continuous improvement in operations, technical excellence, safety, and security.
The successful candidate will demonstrate experience and knowledge by providing effective personnel management/leadership while leading high fidelity, high-consequence detonator production operations. The operations include high explosives (HE), classified security assets, Vault Type Room (VTR) management, and electro-explosive assembly operations while upholding the highest quality directives for nuclear weapons components.
Further, the successful candidate will uphold the highest standards for a respectful workplace, employee development, work control, safety, security, quality excellence, teaming, and customer service. The selected applicant will work effectively with several other technical organizations across DP and program offices to achieve institutional goals and deliverables. The selected applicant will foster a mutually respectful environment that is free from discrimination and harassment and leverages individual and cultural diversity while advancing action-oriented plans to promote workforce diversity.
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**What You Need**
**Minimum Job Requirements:**
- **Leadership:** Demonstrated accomplishments applying leadership values and behaviors while guiding high-consequence project activities that successfully met deliverables and major milestones through team building, sound coaching practices, successful staff development, and fostering a continuous learning environment.
- **Management:** Record of accomplishment leading technical personnel in a challenging production manufacturing environment. Ability to provide personnel with effective career coaching and career development.
- **Technical Knowledge:** Demonstrated technical accomplishment in producing precision, high-consequence products coupled with a strong understanding of the underlying materials, processes, manufacturing methods and quality considerations to uphold reliable and predictable manufacturing operations. Demonstrated ability to implement manufacturing process improvements in a disciplined, orderly approach.
- **Manufacturing Experience:** Demonstrated experience in manufacturing techniques and standards, inventory management system(s), workflow process and tooling development, measurement and inspection methods, and/or development and implementation of manufacturing processes. Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking skills to manufacturing process challenges, high level of organizational skills and attention to detail.
- **Communication:** Ability toconvey clear, unambiguous directions to technical personnel, as well as with all levels of Division staff and external organizations. Demonstrated strong interpersonal, presentation, and written skills through experience in effective briefings and presentations.
- **Customer Focus:** Demonstrated experience in developing and nurturing effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
**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.
**Desired Qualifications:**
**Material Handling:** Experience as an HE Manager, High Explosive (HE) Handler and/or familiarity with DOE standards for High Explosives safety (DOE-STD-1212).
**Nature of Work:** Demonstrated experience in a nuclear weapon complex component manufacturing environment for development, qualification, and WR (War Reserve) products. Familiarity and/or experience with DOE National Security Enterprise sites and business practices. Familiarity with DOE classification directives and management of security assets. Familiarity with concepts of DOE Conduct of Operations directives (P315), experience working in DOE high explosives or nuclear facility settings.
**Program requirements:** Demonstrated experience in project and program management, including planning, organizing, and resource management, defining work unit objectives and tasks in alignment with organizational objectives, and tracking and reporting on progress.
Active Q Clearance is preferred.
**Note to Applicants:**
For full consideration, submit a comprehensive resume reflective of your relevant experience to the job requirements and desired skills stated above.
This position will require occasional travel.
**Location:** This position will be located in Los Alamos, NM.
**COVID Vaccine:**
The COVID vaccine is mandatory for all Laboratory employees, on-site contractors, and on-site subcontractors unless granted an accommodation under applicable state or federal law. This requirement will apply to those working on-site, those teleworking, and all new hires.
**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 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 ...@lanl.gov or call 1-505-###-#### option 1.