Skilled Trades Manager

Global Laser Enrichment LLC•Wilmington, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Skilled Trades Manager reports to the Test Operations Lead and provides direct supervision of the Skilled Trades organization. The role is accountable for hiring, developing, evaluating, and retaining Skilled Trades personnel, and for maintaining qualification programs and workforce readiness. The Manager partners with other team Managers to align staffing with operational needs while maintaining long-term organizational capability. The position works closely with each branch of skilled trades, the Shift Operations Supervisor, Engineering management, and the Facilities Manager to accomplish organizational objectives. Extended hours or off-normal schedules may be required. The Manager leads personnel and workforce planning, sets performance expectations, supports employee growth and relations, and oversees recruiting, staffing, and onboarding. The role also oversees qualification and continuing training programs, monitors performance, drives process and training improvements, and coordinates staffing readiness and operational alignment across relevant teams. Administrative duties include maintaining qualification and personnel records; developing workforce metrics and management reports; and supporting budget planning, resource management, project planning, and workforce forecasting. The role is expected to promote accountability, professionalism, clear communication, teamwork, integrity, and sound judgment while developing future leaders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Business Management, or a related field with 8 or more years of relevant experience; alternatively, 12 or more years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
Leadership experience in a nuclear, industrial, manufacturing, or similarly regulated environment.
Experience supervising and developing technical personnel.
Knowledge of Conduct of Operations and Human Performance principles.
Ability to manage performance and multiple priorities.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearances.
Ability to work extended hours or off-normal schedules.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading teams in a nuclear, industrial area, or highly regulated environment.
Experience managing qualification or training programs.
Experience with recruiting, hiring, and workforce planning.
Experience conducting performance evaluations and administering compensation.
Experience with Corrective Action Programs or continuous improvement systems.
DOE, NRC, Laser, or similar industry experience.

Responsibilities

Directly supervises, coaches, and develops Skilled Trades personnel at all levels.
Establishes performance expectations, conducts evaluations, and provides ongoing feedback.
Develops employee growth plans, supports career progression, and identifies future leaders.
Recommends promotions and administers merit increases within established guidelines.
Addresses employee concerns and supports employee relations and disciplinary actions in coordination with management and HR.
Determines staffing requirements and maintains appropriate staffing levels and qualification coverage.
Leads recruiting, interviewing, hiring recommendations, and onboarding of Skilled Trades personnel.
Approves leave, schedule adjustments, and overtime within delegated authority.
Monitors employee performance and drives continuous improvement; implements performance improvement actions when necessary and maintains required personnel documentation.
Oversees Skilled Trades qualification and continuing training programs, keeping qualification standards, materials, and processes current and effective.
Tracks qualification progress, resolves barriers, and evaluates readiness for qualification completion.
Reviews performance trends and improves technician processes, procedures, and training programs.
Supports the Corrective Action Program and incorporates operating experience and lessons learned.
Reinforces Conduct of Operations standards and applies Conduct of Operations principles.
Coordinates with other team Managers and the Shift Operations Supervisor to ensure staffing readiness and operational alignment.
Collaborates with Engineering, Maintenance, Radiation Protection, Facilities, and other organizations to support operations.
Supports Test Operations Lead priorities and departmental initiatives.
Maintains qualification and personnel records and develops workforce metrics and management reports.
Supports budget planning, resource management, project planning, and workforce forecasting.
Holds personnel accountable, makes consistent and objective personnel decisions, promotes communication and teamwork, and demonstrates integrity and sound judgment.
Performs other assigned duties.