Nuclear Laboratory Technologist Supervisor jobs in Kentucky

Position Overview

Under limited supervision, performs Inventory job functions as assigned by management. Typical job responsibilities assist and support management in ensuring control, tracking, verification, coordination and movement of material and inventory items in compliance with all applicable procedures, policies, contractual / operational requirements, safety guidelines and managerial direction.

The specific work assignment may include duties or activities that assist and support management in one or more of the following functional areas, in addition to other duties as assigned :

• Facilitates and expedites the flow of materials to and from various departments.
• Oversee warehousing, shipping, receiving and handling of materials.
• Ensures material needs are met throughout the organization.
• Equipment and material management including but not limited to tracking, inventory, issuing, and disposition.
• Track, issue, resupply, inventory, and report on stores and / or warehouse stock.
• Manage inter-department transport and transfer of materials / equipment.
• Coordinate receipt inspections with other departments (e.g. quality control, requestor, etc.).
• Serve as contract technical representative for onsite material vendors as needed.
• Work with procurement, accounting, and end users regarding issues with material receipts.
• Under minimal supervision, directly supervises USW personnel.
• Ensures workforce adherence to work control documents.
• Frontline supervisor duties as required. Includes but not limited to; coordinate support personnel, support work planning process, conduct crew briefings, track and enter timesheets, ensure operations conducted in accordance with procedure and work control, etc.
• Prepare reports, metrics, etc. to others and / or to management regarding warehouse, shipping and receiving activities, parts utilization, inventory, cycle counts, etc.
• Utilize various databases to enter information regarding chemicals tracking, inventory tracking, materials issuance, etc.
• Other Property / Warehouse tasks as assigned.
• Plans, schedules and organizes the work to ensure utilization of employees and compliance with all contract requirements, quality standards and budgetary guidelines.
• Ensures staffing levels of supervised personnel are maintained in a manner which allows the effective execution of the assigned scope of work at all times.
• Instructs employees on the work methods and performance expectations.
• Provides leadership and motivation to subordinate personnel.
• Interfaces with groups inside and outside the organization, senior management, and auditors.
• Responsible for day to day operations of the group.
• Responsible for providing direction, training and evaluation of subordinate personnel.
• Assists with the development or review / update of various plans, policies or procedures as needed.
• Assists with maintaining positive employee relations.
• Must be capable of understanding and performing methods and processes.
• Ensures all activities are conducted in compliance with established procedures and accepted practices.
• Directs the actions to be taken by the warehouse department to establish storage areas.
• Monitor the storage and control of equipment and materials from time of receipt to issuance.
• Responsible for the employment, training and discipline of assigned employees.
• Performs a variety of tasks complex in nature.
• Other job related duties as assigned.
• Maintains knowledge of and demonstrates ability to perform work safely in accordance with all approved safety policies, procedures and applicable regulations and performs assigned duties in a safe manner.

If supervising others, has responsibility for the safety of those being supervised and

ensures they comply with established safety policies and procedures and practice safe work habits.

Actively participates in Safety Work Groups.

Minimum Requirements

BA / BS degree in a related field and 3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Typical experience ranges from 3 - 6 years.

• Direct stores / receiving / warehousing / logistics experience preferred.
• Knowledge and ability to operate warehouse equipment (e.g. forklift, telehandler, etc.) preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong / master level PC skills including Microsoft software.

Working Conditions

• Work in an environmental restoration atmosphere (outdated and / or abandoned facilities). Potential exposure to equipment movement hazards, dangerous chemicals / solvents or hazardous and radioactive materials if proper safety procedures are not followed.
• Ability to wear respirator and other protective equipment to enter various types of potentially hazardous areas (such as but not limited to chemical, dust fumes, mists, heat stress factors, etc.).
• Ability to carry several instruments / equipment or tools while walking extensively.
• Potential prolonged walking / standing, repeated pushing / pulling.
• Ability to perform medium to very heavy work, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, nonrepetitive, up to 50 pounds of force frequently (any exertion of force / lifting greater than 45 pounds requires usage of a two person "buddy system"), and / or more than 20 pounds of force constantly, repetitive;

performing such activities as lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing, pulling, standing, walking, grasping, kneeling, stooping, reaching.

• Potential for prolonged driving of or riding in a motor vehicle, machine operation, and / or working around moving equipment / machinery or motorized vehicles (such as but not limited to car, truck, golf cart, gator, heavy equipment).
• Ability to work in confined areas, tanks, heat stress conditions, high noise and areas with radiation and chemical hazards.
• Environmental conditions may include weather or temperature extremes, inclement weather (such as but not limited to wind, rain, excessive heat, excessive cold, snow / ice, etc.)
• In some cases radiological training may be required.
• May be required to operate company vehicle during the course of work. All safety and DOT regulations and procedures must be adhered to at all times.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position.

Principal duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the overall purpose of this job.

Last updated : 2024-04-25