Ammunition And Explosives Handler Supervisor

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The purpose of this position is to supervise subordinates, either directly or through one or more subordinate leaders or supervisors in accomplishing ammunition and explosives operations.

Plans and schedules subordinate work assignments on a daily or project-by-project basis. Establishes completion dates for projects or assignments and provides guidance on any unusual facets of assignments or projects. Ensures adequate personnel, materials and equipment are available for each assignment or project.

Instructs subordinates on standardized or accepted methods, procedures or practices applicable to projects or assignments. Provides assistance to subordinates in resolving unusual problems. Reviews work in progress and upon completion. Obtains approval from higher-level supervisor for changes to standardized or accepted procedures or work operations. Proposes changes to procedures or processes to improve operations or reduce costs.

Responsible for hiring new staff to fill organizational vacancies and approves subordinate promotions or reassignments within the unit. Jointly establishes performance standards with the assistance of subordinate supervisors and provides input on subordinate staff performance appraisals. Counsels employees on the disciplinary process and recommends disciplinary action. Resolves informal complaints and grievances at the lowest possible level, referring unresolved or more serious issues to a higher-level supervisor.

Identifies staff training needs with the assistance of subordinate supervisors and recommends staff members for formal training programs or on-site mentoring. Schedules and approves subordinate leave. Encourages employees to participate in suggestion or cost reduction programs. Through subordinate supervisors, ensures procedures and regulations governing safety and housekeeping are observed by all staff members. Coordinates the equal opportunity, position management, position description review and labor relations functions within the unit.

Maintains production reports and records. Performs non-supervisory functions of the organizational segment supervised.

Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations, inspections, mobilization and command support exercises. May perform additional duties such as structural fire fighting, aircraft fire/crash/rescue duty, snow removal, munitions loading and handling or heavy equipment operating. May serve as a member of a natural disaster or civil emergencies team. Ensures subordinates are equipped with appropriate safety equipment and follow pertinent safety precautions.

Performs other duties as assigned.