We're looking for an experienced Manager, Ammo Process Operations.

Reporting to the Director, Ammunition Logistics & Demil Operations, the Manager, Ammo Process Operations manages ammunition maintenance, renovation, modification, conversion, demilitarization, load-assemble-pack, and related special project activities at Hawthorne Army Depot. This position directs assigned supervisors and munitions personnel, maintains operational accountability and reporting, and ensures work is performed safely and in compliance with applicable Company, contract, environmental, explosive safety, and governmental requirements.

Position may require security clearance, consistent with contract requirements and government approval.  U.S. or Naturalized citizenship is required.

This position is located on site in Hawthorne, NV.

As the Manager, Ammo Process Operations, here’s the work you’ll do:

• Plan and manage ammunition process operations, including maintenance, renovation, modification, conversion, demilitarization, load-assemble-pack activities, and special projects such as UXO operations. Align work plans, production priorities, and operational goals with director guidance, contract requirements, approved methods, cost proposals, and SOPs
• Direct supervisors, munitions handlers, munitions destroyers, surveillance expeditors, UXO personnel, and other assigned staff in the safe disposition, demilitarization, renovation, and upgrade of conventional ammunition and components. Ensure work assignments are made using approved procedures and current directives to support safe and compliant mission execution
• Maintain operational accountability, production records, and required reports for ammunition processed, disassembled, demilitarized, gained, shipped, or otherwise dispositioned. Review demilitarization status, meteorological data, production schedules, accomplishments, downtime, and corrective actions to support accurate reporting and operational control
• Coordinate training, qualification, and procedural compliance for assigned employees involved in explosive material, ammunition, hazardous waste, and related operations. Initiate and support updates to Standing Operating Procedures and ensure employees understand and follow applicable safety, environmental, explosive safety, and operational requirements.
• Manage operational budgets, resource use, facility/equipment maintenance coordination, and process performance for assigned ammunition operations. Identify process failures, production risks, and safety or compliance gaps, and implement corrective actions to support cost control, schedule performance, and safe operating outcomes
• Report potential or known safety and environmental concerns and uphold Company values, ethical standards, and the Code of Ethics and Standards of Business Conduct. Support related duties consistent with the position scope and business needs while maintaining a safe, compliant, and professional work environment

This role is for you if you have these skills:

And if you have these qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree in Management, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and directly related experience, required.
• 6 years+ of experience in ammunition maintenance, explosives operations, hazardous waste disposal activities, demilitarization, ammunition process operations, or related munitions operations. Management or supervisory experience managing employees, operations, and budgets is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all certifications required by the Company’s Master Training Plan and applicable ammunition operations requirements.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid State of Nevada driver’s license. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of government security clearance and required Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives clearance.
• Must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner while performing safety-sensitive duties. Must be able to secure and maintain a Secret clearance.

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the hourly pay range for this role is $94,960- $142,440. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements).

We care about our employees, and it shows.  Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees’ individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members!

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job, you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks, with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery 
• Balancing (e.g., maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching etc.)
• Manual Dexterity (e.g., picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses the fingers) 
• Stooping (e.g., bending the spine at the waist) 
• Reaching (e.g., reaching the arms or legs in any direction) 
• Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 20 pounds
• Walking 
• Repetitive motions of any part of the body
• Pushing or pulling (e.g., using a part of your body to press against something in a downward or outward direction, or in a dragging or hauling motion
• Hearing 
• Fingering (e.g., picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses the fingers
• Grasping (e.g., use of hand to apply pressure)
• Feeling (e.g., perceiving an object’s size, shape, texture etc.)
• Talking 
• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus over long periods of time 
• Ability to write complex documents in the [English] language 
• Ability to read complex documents in [English] language 
• Capacity to express thoughts orally (e.g., accurately, quick and loudly convey spoken instructions to workers) 
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions 
• Expertise in any specific software required? (MS Office)
• Ability to wear a mask, respirator, bullet proof vest, or other equipment
• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company’s office or work site 
• Ability to withstand environmental conditions (e.g., extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise, etc.)
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