Production Control Specialist 2 (Weekends)

About the role

The Weapons Program Material Control - Warehousing team within the Production Supply Chain Group (SCL-3) at Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking a Production Control Specialist to support production material management control.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records using multiple inventory management and tracking systems.
• Ensure full item traceability and keep storage areas organized for efficient material retrieval.
• Locate, pull, stage, and kit materials for production, construction, and maintenance activities.
• Verify that all materials meet the appropriate Management Level (ML) and Procurement Quality Level (PQL) for their intended use and comply with applicable standards.
• Adhere to controlled storage procedures, chemical handling, and transportation requirements, and shelf-life and quality standards to ensure materials are properly maintained and accounted for.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage materials in accordance with applicable quality assurance standards and industry best practices.
• Knowledge of production and inventory control principles, including cycle counting, physical inventory management, and resource planning practices.
• Awareness of supply chain management and resource integration processes, with willingness to learn DOE/NNSA and industry regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with inventory control and material tracking systems.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, Access) and other relevant software.
• Experience using warehouse management systems or production/material tracking tools to monitor and resolve material issues.
• Demonstrated excellence in customer service, with the ability to interact effectively with internal stakeholders and shop floor personnel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly convey findings, provide recommendations, and proactively support organizational objectives.
• Ability to foster a respectful and inclusive work environment free from discrimination and harassment.
• Ability to initiate and manage shift hand off communication.
• Ability to gather required information when coming on shift and report progress and ongoing action items when leaving.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
• Ability to organize storage areas, workflows, and material staging to support efficient operations.
• Maintains safety and security compliance as a primary responsibility.
• Completes required safety and security training and integrates safety into all tasks, including taking appropriate action to stop work if conditions are unsafe or compromise security.
• Adheres to warehouse, storage, and handling procedures, as well as applicable chemical and material handling requirements.

Qualifications We Desire

• Classified Matter Protection Custodian (CMPC).
• Experience in chemical or hazardous materials management.
• Experience managing M&TE via Indysoft.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with experience managing materials in a nuclear environment and ensuring item traceability.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory management, and proper material storage and handling practices.
• An active DOE Q-level clearance.