R&D Supervisor- Project Operations

Waséyabek Federal Services, LLC (WFS) is a 100% Tribally owned, Native American SBA 8(a) small business of the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi (NHBP). WFS is part of a portfolio of companies managed by Waséyabek Development Company, LLC, a 100% Tribally owned economic development firm focused on income diversification on behalf of NHBP that reaches beyond gaming is a well-funded, experienced small business, with substantial liquid assets and experience in federal contracting. WFS has borrowing capacity to meet the daily cash needs of new business development, new award support, and operational working capital. WFS is well-versed in federal contract compliance and providing outstanding support services.

Under the direct supervision of the R&D Site Manager, the R&D Supervisor is responsible for the organization and direction of all R&D operations personnel and the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of laboratory infrastructure to include; daily supervision, monitoring and coaching of employees to ensure a productive workforce in compliance with applicable policies; work planning, corrective action program support, training, resource scheduling and planning, requisition of materials and equipment, evaluation and management of lab performance.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise 10 R&D Lab Techs & other skilled labor in support of in-house research goals
• Interface with researchers to define job scope from work orders
• Assist with developing work breakdown structure for field tasks required for the installation of new or modification of existing research projects
• Estimate field work required to build or modify R&D projects
• Perform design reviews and provide feedback to engineering on constructability
• Schedule resources using Primavera P6 scheduling software
• Order materials to support work
• Conduct Plan-of-the-Day meetings with technicians to provide daily work assignments and guidance
• Complete job hazard analysis and work plans necessary to communicate hazards and mitigations to employees
• Conduct routine toolbox safety talks
• Maintain site R&D Summary and Deliverables spreadsheet
• Identify technician training and equipment needs
• Identify and train a back-up(s) to manage key tasks when absent
• Additional functions not specifically outlined in this position description as directed by the leader

• High school diploma or GED/TASC/HiSET and at least five (5) years of direct job-related experience
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Steward the organizational culture with a focus on teamwork and commitment to service amidst a diverse colleague and customer base
• Ability to quickly adapt focus, adjust schedule and problem solve to meet evolving work demands and needs of the R&D Site Manager and other stakeholders
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Ability to pass an extensive background investigation, including but not limited to personal and professional financial history, nationwide criminal record search, credit check and other relevant background check information deemed necessary by WDC

• Five years supporting R&D operations at NETL Albany
• Five years performing one of the following trades, electrician, welder, pipefitter, plumber
• Excellent Word and Excel skills
• Experience with work breakdown structures and resource loaded schedules

This job operates in a professional office environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Flexibility related to work hours as project demands arise
• Occasionally required to move 5-25 pounds
• Must be able to remain in a stationary computer position for extended periods of time
• Must be able to use hands and fingers to type
• Must be able to reach with hands and arms for using a computer

Some travel may be required, up to 5% of the time. The travel may be local or national and may be made by car, rail, or air.

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an incumbent. An incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.