LLNL
Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
TargetFabricationProductionManager
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“Target Fabrication Production Manager at LLNL. Skills: Production management, Team leadership, Process improvement. Manage the team involved with timely production of. Manage scheduling and workflow for delivery of laser”
What You'll Achieve.
Timely production of NIF and OMEGA targets; Deliver quality targets on-time; Meet production deadlines; Achieve objectives; Attain long-range goals
Industry & Context.
Identify issues; Develop solutions; Address technical issues
Full-time on-site presence, U. S. DOE Q-level security clearance, U. S. citizenship, Post-offer, pre-employment drug test
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Ability to obtain and maintain a U. S. DOE Q-level security clearance, Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering or equivalent, Significant experience interacting, directing, leading, and advising technical staff, managers, and vendors, Oversight of project schedules and resources, Expert verbal and written communication skills, Ability to multitask and oversee several operations, Lead through leaders as needed, Extensive organizational and time management skills, Extensive experience with goal orientation, Methodical use of strategies to meet production deadlines, Identify issues and make recommendations for process improvements
Nice to Have
Higher level qualifications based on knowledge and experience
What You'll Do.
Manage the team involved with timely production of
Manage scheduling and workflow for delivery of laser
Deliver quality targets on-time for NIF and other
Develop assembly and metrology schedules
Lead a team of assemblers and support staff
Assign production resources
Track production metrics
Propose process improvements
Lead teams with a technical focus
Operate under consultative direction
Ensure timely completion of projects
Determine strategies independently
Manage organizational impact
Pursue actions to achieve long-term goals
Oversee and manage the target fabrication production team
Interact and collaborate with Target Fabrication Program Manager
Provide leadership and technical oversight to the master
Develop and maintain high-level schedule for entire Target
Manage production resources to execute the assembly schedule
Ensure proper maintenance of the various target factories
Establish objectives and priorities
Work with target fabrication and institutional facility managers
Establish and track production metrics
Develop and implement solutions
Present status of production to senior management and
Track and communicate component issues and their impact
Participate in hiring process
Oversee training plans for the assembler workforce
Provide leadership and management of the assembly team
Develop and implement training plans for the production
Implement new processes and assembly/process improvements
Propose new process improvements
Act as point of contact with the NIF
Perform other duties as assigned
Provide strategic leadership for the target fabrication production
Perform long range planning
Provide operational direction in support of future program
Identify and address highly complex or unique technical
Oversee highly complex or unique project schedules and
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with Target Fabrication Program Manager; Collaborate with Physics partners; Work with the Engineering team; Work with target fabrication managers; Work with institutional facility managers; Work with Process Engineering group
Communication Scope
Present technical information; Provide advice to senior management; Present status to stakeholders
Process & Methodology
Project schedules, Resource plans, Assembly schedules, Metrology schedules
Full Job Description
Join us and make YOUR mark on the World! Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability. Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact. We have an opening for a Target Fabrication Production Manager within our National Ignition Facility (NIF). NIF is the world’s most powerful and energetic laser. You will be responsible for managing the team that is involved with the timely production of NIF and OMEGA targets at LLNL. You will be responsible for the various aspects of scheduling and workflow for delivery of laser targets. You will deliver quality targets on-time for the NIF and other facilities. You will work with the Master Scheduler to develop assembly and metrology schedules in support of on-time delivery of laser targets. You will lead a team of assemblers and support staff across multiple assembly locations. You will assign production resources, track production metrics, and propose process improvements. This role will be in the Target Fabrication Program, within the NIF & Photon (NIF&PS) Science Directorate. This position resides in the Laser Systems Engineering & Operations (LSEO) Division within the Engineering Directorate and directly supports the NIF & Photon Science (NIF&PS) Directorate. This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work. This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level. You will * Lead teams, programs, or functions with a tech
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