Production Control Specialist 2 - Los Alamos

What You Will Do · Use your skills to support our national security mission Prototype Fabrication (PF) is seeking a qualified Production Control Specialist 2 to join the division's Integrated Logistics & Asset Management (ILAM) group. · PF Division at Los Alamos National Laborato ...

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What You Will Do

Use your skills to support our national security mission Prototype Fabrication (PF) is seeking a qualified Production Control Specialist 2 to join the division's Integrated Logistics & Asset Management (ILAM) group.

PF Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory provides machining, fabrication and dimensional inspection of critical hardware needed to support the nation's stockpile stewardship efforts.

Join our dedicated staff of engineers, machinists, dimensional inspectors, and other staff supporting multiple programs with manufactured components ranging in size through a wide variety of materials for a broad customer base.

As a Production Control Specialist 2, you will be a working team leader supporting the effective management of inventory control processes across the entire division to enable efficient and compliant operations.

The team has a broad range of inventory responsibilities to include receiving incoming raw stock material, identifying and ordering general shop supplies, stocking and managing an automated inventory control system, conducting cycle counts, aiding in the proper management of controlled storage locations, and managing chemical inventory.

The team also supports general housekeeping, basic preventative maintenance, and other organization activities across eight machine shops spread across the LANL campus to maintain a safe, secure and organized work area.

This position is primarily self-directed, partnering with other working leaders across the organization to effectively manage inventory for the division.

The selected candidate will provide daily direction to a small team of staff that perform a broad range of tasks.

This position has regular contact with group management and general staff.

What You Need


Minimum Job Requirements:
Technical

Strong experience with detailed record keeping and strong organizational skills, e.g., inventory, records, and materials logs.
Demonstrated experience establishing processes and procedures to effectively manage inventory.

Demonstrated proficiency with typical business software, computer hardware, and use of computer systems, specifically, spreadsheets, procurement systems and inventory databases.

Demonstrated experience handling material of various shapes, sizes, weights, and of high value, in the receipt and distribution of materials.

Demonstrated experience working in a high consequence environment where safety and/or security requirements are fully understood and always followed.
Demonstrated experience supporting the training and development of others.

Communication and Teamwork

Strong experience interacting in a customer service-related setting and the ability to work effectively and cohesively in a team environment to meet established objectives.

Strong writing ability and verbal communication skills required to independently prepare and present data and reports to peers, senior colleagues, management, and customers.

Demonstrated record of dependability, reliability, and commitment to the long-term needs of the job duties and programmatic goals of the organization.

Education/Experience:
Position requires 5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.

Training/Certifications:

You must have the ability to acquire and maintain pertinent certifications, such as: Radiological Worker II; Beryllium Worker; classified matter custodian (CMC); forklift operator; crane operator; and others that may apply.

Desired Qualifications:
Experience working with inventory management software to properly manage consumables in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with annual inventory audits and assessments to ensure accurate inventory records.
Previous Team Leader experience


Note to Applicants:

To apply, please provide a comprehensive resume that outlines how you meet the minimum and desired qualifications listed above.

Cover Letters are encouraged.

Work Location:
The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.


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.


Note to Applicants:

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

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 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 P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity:
Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer.

All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, 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 applicable federal, state and local 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 or call opt. 3.