Pantex Plant Hiring for Supervisor, Additive Manufacturing at Amarillo, TX  Full Time

This position is a first-line management position in the Explosives Technology Division with responsibility for the direct supervision of Engineering Technicians in High Explosives Manufacturing Additive Manufacturing (AM) Group. Duties generally include:

• Interviewing, selecting, and training employees; planning the work, setting and adjusting their hours of work, directing the work of employees, handling employee complaints and grievances, disciplining employees, and providing for the safety and security of the employees
• Plans, coordinates, and directs HE Manufacturing operations to meet commitments to the customer in accordance with effective management practices
• Assures and verifies required physical resources, including facilities, capital equipment, tooling, support materials, and work documents are available prior to commencement of production activities
• Manages personnel assigned, including determining required staffing levels and resources, assigning individual work tasks, providing performance expectations, arranging training, resolving conflicts, and managing personnel issues
• Requires the ability to manage and direct the activities of technicians in the performance of HE Manufacturing (AM) Additive Manufacturing operations
• A thorough knowledge of machining practices and computer numerically controlled machine tools is required
• Provides subject matter expertise for the Additive Manufacturing group in order to resolve problems, develop standardize solutions and implement existing and new standards
• Must be able to Lead Additive Manufacturing efforts by developing and implementing new processes and equipment ensuring production meets specifications, cost and schedule
• Must have the ability to read and interpret design drawings; ability to read, interpret, and direct work according to detailed operating procedures; a knowledge of Conduct of Operations principles
• A general knowledge of engineering, production, and/or manufacturing operations is required
• An understanding of the IPRO system is preferred
• Must have the ability to Supervise the design, development and validation of new equipment and processes that support manufacturing
• Must have the ability to Analyze equipment layout, workflow and employees to maximize efficiency
• Oversee the purchases of new production equipment, materials and parts to support manufacturing
• Must have the ability to Lead the development and implementation of new production quality standards
• Establishes strategic priorities and goals that align with production schedules and departmental objectives
• Supports or leads the implementation of agile and automated solutions for manufacturing
• Supports/Provides technical direction and solutions within the department for Additive Manufacturing
• Supports Additive Manufacturing activities by identifying, investigating, testing and validating new innovative technologies and processes for future implementation
• Supports the advancement of digital manufacturing by establishing applications/software that enable digital transformation
• Supports the development and implementation of process monitoring to support quality acceptance of new production lines

• Bachelor’s degree: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
• Thirteen or more years of education and/or relevant experience may be considered to satisfy educational and years-of-experience requirements for this posting

You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Pantex and Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.