Skilled Trades Manager
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 workforce planning and personnel development, oversees employee performance and qualification training, and coordinates staffing readiness and continuous improvement across operational and support organizations. 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 also supports Test Operations Lead priorities and departmental initiatives and performs other assigned duties.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Business Management, or a related field with 8+ years of relevant experience; or 12+ 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
- Provide direct supervision, coaching, and development for Skilled Trades personnel at all levels.
- Establish performance expectations, conduct evaluations, provide ongoing feedback, and develop employee growth plans.
- Support career progression, identify future leaders, recommend promotions, and administer merit increases within established guidelines.
- Address employee concerns and support employee relations and disciplinary actions in coordination with management and HR.
- Determine staffing requirements and maintain appropriate staffing levels and qualification coverage.
- Lead recruiting, interviewing, hiring recommendations, and onboarding of Skilled Trades personnel.
- Approve leave, schedule adjustments, and overtime within delegated authority.
- Monitor employee performance, drive continuous improvement, implement performance improvement actions when necessary, and maintain required personnel documentation.
- Oversee Skilled Trades qualification and continuing training programs; ensure standards, materials, and processes remain current and effective.
- Track qualification progress, resolve barriers, and evaluate readiness for qualification completion.
- Review performance trends and implement improvements to technician processes, procedures, and training programs.
- Support the Corrective Action Program and incorporate operating experience and lessons learned.
- Reinforce Conduct of Operations standards.
- Coordinate with other team Managers and the Shift Operations Supervisor to ensure staffing readiness and operational alignment.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, Radiation Protection, Facilities, and other organizations to support operations.
- Support Test Operations Lead priorities and departmental initiatives.
- Maintain qualification and personnel records; develop workforce metrics and management reports.
- Support budget planning, resource management, project planning, and workforce forecasting.
- Hold personnel accountable for performance and standards; build a disciplined, professional, and results-driven team.
- Apply Conduct of Operations principles, make consistent and objective personnel decisions, develop future leaders through coaching and delegation, promote clear communication and teamwork, and demonstrate integrity and sound judgment.
- Perform other assigned duties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
