Job Description:

Mission

Waséyabek Development Company, LLC (WDC), is a legal entity, created and wholly owned by the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi (NHBP), a federally recognized Indian Tribe. WDC is committed to fostering the development of a stable, diversified economy for the Band which will contribute to its long-term wealth and economic self-sufficiency while managing risk and creating quality employment opportunities. WDC is the holding company of an investment portfolio consisting of commercial real estate, Federal operating companies, and commercial operating companies. Members of NHBP or other federally-recognized tribes are encouraged to apply.

Position Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Site Operations 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
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• HJigh school diploma or GED/TASC/HiSET and at least five (5) years of direct job-related experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication 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 Site Operations Manager and other stakeholders.
• Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also work independently and balance multiple competing priorities and tasks.
• 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 information deemed necessary by WDC.

Preferred Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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

Core Competencies:

Managerial Proficiency – Focuses on the development and productivity of employees by setting clear expectations and objectives, providing ongoing coaching and feedback, constructively addressing, or seeking assistance to properly address employee concerns.

Vision – Supports and builds a shared vision with stakeholders across the organization. Engages others in translating vision into action. Supports and clearly communicates organizational direction and priorities.

Executive Communication – Communication with other managers and Company's Executive team in an accurate, clear, thorough, concise, well-organized, and timely manner. Strives to avoid surprising stakeholders with emerging information of situation reports. Strives for transparency in all communications.

Accountability and Management – Demonstrates accountability and responsibility for own work and the work of employees. Translates objectives into meaningful performance measures and aligns performance plan with organizational goals. Achieves meaningful results by putting in the necessary time and effort and following through to ensure quality outcomes through own work and the actions and contributions of subordinates and the organization as a whole.

Leading Change – Leads the organization, anticipates, and is postured to progress with changing business trends, viewpoints, political climate, and requirements without any performance declinations.

Developing Talent – Leads employees in reaching their maximum potential by encouraging professional development, providing all necessary tools to succeed, and fostering employee growth and advancement.

Financial Management – Effectively manages budgets and costs by maintaining effective budgetary controls, constructing contingency plans to stay within budgetary constraints, reducing expenses, and/or developing revenue generating opportunities.

Physical Requirements:

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.

Travel Requirements:

Some travel may be required, up to _5%__ of the time. The travel may be local or national and may be by car, rail, or air.

Disclaimer:

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.

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