Manufacturing Manager ; Deputy Group Leader

Position: Manufacturing Manager 3 (Deputy Group Leader)
** What You Will Do*
* This position will have the functional title of Deputy Group Leader (DGL) and will assist in the oversight of Power Supply Production employees and activities within the Associate Laboratory Directorate for Weapons Production (ALDWP) in PSP-5:
Power Supply Production. PSP-5 provides world-class plutonium science, processing, surveillance, characterization and production to support the national missions of defense and space exploration. We operate using the highest standards of accountability to ensure a safe environment for ourselves, our colleagues, and the public.

The selected candidate will partner with the PSP-5 Group Leader (GL), Manufacturing Manager 3's (First Line Managers(FLMs)), Manufacturing Manager 1's (Floor Supervisors), and other Deputy Group Leaders (DGLs) across the Division to provide consistent technical and administrative leadership. Activities will involve operational supervision of group activities, supporting the Group's strategic and tactical planning, assisting with developing and advocating for programs, promote effective partnering with other LANL and outside organizations, oversight of group finances, human resource management, and safety & security management.

The selected candidate will report to the group leader and team with other management and staff to advance PSP-5's capabilities enhancing the laboratory national security and other missions. You will use your skills and expertise to organize and guide research and technical efforts, while interacting with peers and other leaders for strategic purposes. You will facilitate hiring, mentoring staff, and building strong technical teams to fulfill mission objectives.

You will contribute to advanced manufacturing and development concepts for actinide science and manufacturing modernization and the PSP Division strategy. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your technical leadership skills and advance your career while making lasting contributions on important efforts directly influencing national security.

** Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to the following:*
* + Partner with the Group Leader in planning, organizing, and managing technical activities of PSP-5.

+ Work with the Group Leaders to develop and foster effective teams across the Group to meet customer goals.

+ Plan, organize, and use group resources effectively within budget.

+ Utilize, nurture, and develop personnel to promote excellence at all levels and establish an environment of trust and mutual respect.

+ Assist the Group Leader in recruiting, staffing, retention and diversity; performance appraisals and employee development; addressing and resolving personnel issues; time and labor approvals and salary management; overall quality, and effectiveness, planning for capabilities; and security issues.

+ Build and maintain effective workforce development including nurturing of the group's existing capabilities and the fostering of new, mission relevant, and technical capabilities.

+ Assist with financial management, oversight, and staffing planning and forecasting.

** What You Need*
* ** Minimum

Job Requirements:

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* ** Engineering Expertise*
* + Thorough knowledge of and experience in one or more of the following engineering or science disciplines: mechanical, materials science, chemical/chemistry, metallurgical, or R&D STEM field.

+ Thorough knowledge of and experience in designing, planning, and executing research and development projects.

+ Thorough knowledge of professional engineering concepts, principles, practices, and procedures, as demonstrated by experience researching, designing, analyzing, testing, verifying, and validating engineering solutions.

+ Demonstrated experience performing a broad range of complex engineering work, including experience designing or reviewing a complete project, system, or component.

+ Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing, system, and component testing operations.

+ Demonstrated experience developing, codifying, and validating engineering and product requirements.

** Leadership and Management*
* + Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in implementing Laboratory objectives and other statements of policy, practice, and/or procedure.

+ Enhance technical and professional expertise of a junior staff through active mentoring and training.

** Communication and Teamwork*
* + Demonstrated ability to work independently in high-intensity environments with coworkers representing a variety of technical…