About Sandia:

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
• Extraordinary co-workers
• Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
• Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov

*These benefits vary by job classification.

What Your Job Will Be Like:

We are seeking a motivated and self-starting Production Planning Control Specialist to join the dynamic product realization team of department 7521. Our team has a diverse set of skills and background to enable rapid production missions in close collaboration with our customers and partners. You will be responsible for overseeing planning activities to coordinate production efforts for multiple rapid product realization programs. Additionally, support will be required for development activities that will require coordination between design, production, procurement, and testing groups. These activities will include holding daily stand-up meetings, scheduling and releasing jobs, maintaining and updating Oracle, verifying inventory, coordinating development procurements and builds, and performing continuous improvement activities.

On any given day, you may be called on to:

• Work with project leaders, project managers, and project controllers to develop integrated production schedules
• Coordinate with Purchased Product Value Stream (PPVS) to procure Mark Quality materials to meet accelerated production schedules
• Hands-on oversight of inventory and replenishment of production materials
• Monitor production metrics and presents updates to leads and management
• Partner with other production planners and manufacturing personnel to ensure production deliveries are met
• Coordinates activities with purchasing material, equipment, and services.
• Plans and directs production, including requirements planning, shop floor scheduling, inventory control, and make-or-buy decisions
• Work with procurement personnel to request quotes from vendors, place orders, track and inventory materials, and coordinate final inspection stocking activities
• Work with the IT team to develop necessary Oracle infrastructure to track and control production activities
• Partner with outside PRTs to procure development materials of varying pedigrees to support development builds

The selected candidate will report to 7521 and at times support 7522.

Due to the nature of work, successful candidate must be able to work onsite.

Salary Range:

$87,400 - $168,800

*Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

Qualifications We Require:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline plus 5 years of production planning experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working in manufacturing environment with knowledge of industry standard Manufacturing Resources Planning (MRP) system and related business practices. (i.e. Oracle, SAP, ERP, or similar).
• An active DOE Q clearance, or equivalent is required to start
• Ability to obtain and maintain Sigma 15 access

Qualifications We Desire:

• Understanding of Lean Six Sigma concepts, methods, and tools (visual pull signals, flow, kanbans, standard work processes, etc.) and experience in the application of the tools toward continuous improvement.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to work effectively in diverse team environments.
• Demonstrated leadership and/or project management skills.
• Experience working with DOD, DOE, or other highly regulated manufacturing operations.
• Familiar with industry standard quality management systems (AS9100, ISO9000).
• Certified in APICS professional certification programs (Production and Inventory Management, Integrated Resource Management, or Supply Chain Professional).
• Evidence of high academic achievement.
• Experience in procuring materials to drawings and specifications, following standard corporate processes.

About Our Team:

Advanced Programs (7520), will integrate, adapt, and grow Sandia National Laboratories (SNL's) new product realization capabilities to meet the evolving needs of SNL and the greater Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE). Departments 7521 and 7522 are integrated high functional teams that cooperatively tackle a variety of product realization challenges for the NSE and others.

Posting Duration:

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

Security Clearance:

Position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q security clearance to start, or equivalent active security clearance with another U.S. government agency (e.g., DOD). Sandia is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.

EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs:

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.

Job ID: 698129

Job Family: MA

Regular/Temporary Position: R

Full/Part-Time Status: F