Technical Planning Department Manager

Job ID

6045

Location

SLAC - Menlo Park, CA

Full-Time

Regular

SLAC Job Postings

Position Overview:

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory seeks a Technical Planning Department (TPD) Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to support the Accelerator Directorate in efficient and reliable operation of SLAC’s accelerators, via managing planning for fabrication, assembly, installation, and other manufacturing tasks. TPD services typically include resource and cost estimating; drawing review; cost and schedule tracking; and part ordering and inventory management. Customers are primarily SLAC scientists and engineers, as TPD serves as the interface between these customers and external or SLAC fabrication services.

The role of TPD Manager includes both administrative and technical responsibilities. As the manager of the Technical Planning team, you will supervise departmental staff, set department goals and priorities, manage staff and resources, and ensure TPD fully supports Accelerator Directorate initiatives. The TPD Manager provides leadership and management for a staff of 10 to 18, comprised of bargaining unit and non-bargaining unit employees. The TPD Department Head reports to the Mechanical Engineering and Technical Support (METS) Division Director in the Accelerator Directorate of SLAC.

Given the nature of this position, this position could be fully onsite, hybrid, or fully remote.

Your specific responsibilities include:

• Supervise, coordinate, and provide leadership to TPD in providing end-to-end planning and implementation of manufacturing and production processes within SLAC and assisting SLAC engineers/scientists and procurement with external suppliers.

• Define the long- and short-term goals for the department based on the directorate’s business plan. Contribute to the development of the division’s strategic plan.

• Plan, develop, and establish departmental policies and practices related to all the activities of the organization and in alignment with all SLACs internal policies including work planning, safety, and management and operation improvement initiatives.

• Work closely with Engineering, Purchasing, Suppliers, and other functions to ensure that all material arrives according to plan.

• Perform budget planning and assume financial and schedule accountability.

• Perform manpower planning, ensure personnel receive appropriate training, and support employee professional development.

• Establishes ES&H goals and objectives for the organization to ensure that SLAC is protecting the health and safety of those working at SLAC, the public and the environment as it carries out its mission.

To be successful in this position you will bring:

• Associate Degree or other 2 year technical degree in related discipline and 7 years of experience in manufacturing and mechanical fabrication, or a combination of education, training and extensive experience in manufacturing and mechanical fabrication.

• Demonstrated experience supervising or providing leadership to departments or teams.

• Must have demonstrated administrative and management experience especially related to safety, manufacturing and customer service, and work planning and control.

• Must have demonstrated knowledge and experience with mechanical fabrication, machining tools, and manufacturing processes (for example, welding, machining, sheet metal, metal finishing and ultrahigh vacuum processing), and system assembly.

• Must be able to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications into manufacturing sequences and processes.

• Must have a working knowledge of ultrahigh vacuum (UHV) requirements for materials and manufacturing processes.

• Must have a strong combination of planning/scheduling and project management skills, including resource/budget planning, risk management, critical path analyses.

• Must have demonstrated knowledge in field repair, service and maintenance of complex systems or equipment.

• Must have demonstrated knowledge and experience with manufacturing resource planning (MRP) or enterprise resource planning (ERP) business systems

In addition, preferred requirements include:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related fields.

• 3+ years of supervisory experience.

SLAC Manager Competencies:

• Results Through Others: Achieves expected results by effectively delegating and managing the work of others.

• Aligns Priorities: Ensures planning and prioritization of resources and work efforts; ensures alignment of direct and matrix reports to support organizational goals and business plans.

• Applies Lab Acumen: Maintains understanding of lab efforts and direction as well as current research and trends, considers technology and customer impacts, and contributes relevant, informed ideas to lab growth.

• Navigates Complexity: Demonstrates effective problem-solving and decision-making in complex situations; manages a multitude of information and circumstances to discern what is most important; takes appropriate action, even with conflicting data or in difficult situations.

• Communication: Ensures effective information flow to various audiences and creates and delivers clear, appropriate written, spoken, presented messages.

• Relationships : Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve common goals.

• Self-awareness: Seeks feedback from others and takes ownership of, and actions to address what is learned; recognizes impact on others and adjusts as needed; pursues continuous learning opportunities; implements a meaningful development plan.

• Team Effectiveness: Effectively motivates team members and fosters a diverse and collaborative environment; leverages individual members’ strengths for overall team effectiveness; incorporates insights to improve team operations.

• Purpose & Vision: Articulates a clear vision of expected outcomes; inspires others to execute work plans and feel a sense of purpose and ownership for the mission.

• Attracts & Develops Employee Talent: Plans for, attracts, and hires the right talent for current and future organizational needs; operates with a focus on growing internal talent through organizational and staff development; values and encourages continuous growth development through a blend of work experiences, coaching, and formal learning; aligns individual development with organizational needs and objectives.

Physical requirements and Working conditions:

• Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

Work standards:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.

• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for environment, safety and security; communicates related concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. Meets the applicable roles and responsibilities as described in the ESH Manual, Chapter 1—General Policy and Responsibilities: http://www-group.slac.stanford.edu/esh/eshmanual/pdfs/ESHch01.pdf

• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu

Classification Title: Research Technical Manager 1

Grade: L

Job code: 4986

Duration: Regular Continuing

The expected pay range for this position is $112,000 to $177,000 per annum. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. All staff at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory must be able to demonstrate the legal right to work in the United States. SLAC is an E-Verify employer.