Associate Building Group Lead

Location: Kings Bay Base

Description:

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We are currently seeking an Associate Building Group Lead for our Kings Bay, Georgia site. As the Associate Building Group Lead, you will join a production organization at the Strategic Weapons Facility Atlantic (SWFLANT) responsible for D5 missile processing, ordnance compliance, support equipment maintenance, and building operations. In this role, you will support the Building Group Lead in the daily assignments of represented and salaried employees in the Missile Assembly Building (MAB).

You will assist in leading a team of highly skilled mechanics in the daily operations of missile production. This job is in ordnance production buildings where safety is the number one priority and procedural compliance is expected by all employees.

Expectations:

* Expedite the timely resolution of issues that impeded the production process flow

* Supervise and provide technical direction and oversight to the missile mechanics who manufacture, inspect, assemble, and test Trident II D5 missile body segments and assemblies

* Be able to multitask numerous job operations, building issues, and last-minute changes to assignments

* Review operational requirements and command media

* Other related duties and assignments will include participating in root cause analysis and corrective action determination, implementation, and tracking to closure in support of operational objectives for issues that occur during processing.

* Monitor and maintain an ordnance facility daily

* Responsible for the daily reporting of anomalous conditions to building management, safety, weapons operation center, and the government's facility operations groups as directed.

* Performance of monthly area checklists verifying proper operation of all aspects of the building must be performed and documented.

* Provide shop floor supervision

This position is for day shift; however, candidate must be willing to work extended hours on a regular basis (weekday and weekends) with the potential for shift work pending production needs. Ability to obtain and retain a secret clearance as well as an Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives certification is required. Must possess or be able to obtain a valid driver's license.

This position is in Kings Bay, Georgia.

Basic Qualifications:

* Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education.

* Ability to perform in a group/team environment with relationship building skills.

* Strong safety mindset and be familiar with generic and ordnance safety requirements.

* Willing to work around ordnance daily.

* Strong organizational skills

* Demonstrated excellent communication skills (verbal, presentations, and written).

* Ability to obtain an Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives certification.

* Ability to obtain and retain a DOD Secret Clearance, with an Interim Secret Clearance prior to start.

* Willing to work extended hours (weekday/weekends) on a regular basis.

* Experience leading teams

Desired

Skills:

* Knowledge of the D5 technical program management and FBM manufacturing requirements

* Missile processing experience, D5 missile final assembly, inspections, test and checkout operations

* Experience with missile processing documentations, SAP, IMPS, MAP

* Experience with parts ordering using the MAS system

* Knowledge of D5 support equipment (SE) in the areas of Preventative and Corrective Maintenance systems

* Demonstrated strong performance skills (accuracy and closure)

* Experience working around ordnance

* Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with customers (company and government) and establish trust and credibility

* Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills

* Experience at an FBM field processing site (i.e. SWFLANT, SWFPAC, ER)

* Above average computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite)

* Experience with Continuous Improvement and Change Management

* Experience leading team of hourly (represented) employees

* OP5 (NAVSEA document about Ammunition and Explosives) and operations safety experience

* Familiar with Root Cause Analysis activities

Security Clearance Statement:
This position requires a…