Manager, Prime Contracts - Navy Hazmat SE Region

ABOUT LCI

The mission of LCI is to provide meaningful employment for the blind and visually impaired. We accomplish this in four ways:

• EMPLOY: We are one of the largest employers of people who are blind, creating meaningful careers and lasting skills that transform their lives.
• BUILD: We create over 2, 000 products and distribute thousands more through manufacturing, retail, nationwide distribution, and e-commerce channels.
• SERVE: Many of our products are sold directly to the federal government. We were pioneers of “base supply centers, ” stores on military bases that employ the blind and visually impaired and provide mission-critical supplies to our nation’s military.
• SUPPORT: We want to end blindness forever. To that end, we engage in philanthropic efforts for research into blindness and treatment for the visually impaired.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Singularly responsible for Southeast Region Navy Hazmat operations which includes eleven stores operated by five independent agencies that generate annual sales in excess of $4, 000, 000. Spearheads investigative analysis that include all required reports are submitted to the Navy on time to ensure critical responses are provided. Must ensure all agencies employees are Hazmat trained and have proper certifications.

LOCATION AND SCHEDULE

Location: Various

Monday-Friday (hours can vary)

Travel: At a minimum, annual visits to each of the eleven store is required. Other travel requirements as needed.

• The noise level in the work environment is moderate and work is normally performed on a cement floor with limited cushioning or in a standard office environment.
• The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by a manager to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises 1 LCI employee and works with all LCI Hazmat Navy techs. Acting as the Contract’s Prime, provides frequent oversight and guidance to all Navy hazmat stores within the Navy Southeast Region.

• Communication with DLA, commercial vendors, NIB, eleven hazmat stores, Navy hazmat personnel, subordinates, customers and other LCI senior leadership and managers.

• Very limited oversight, with monthly goals and annual performance reviews.

• Responsible for executing all aspects of Navy hazmat operations, ensuring that the eleven hazmat sites operate in compliance with the existing Navy-LCI Hazmat Prime contract.

• Represents NIB and the five agencies in all forms of communication with the Navy. Communication includes, but is not limited to, weekly, monthly and quarterly reports, annual inspections – inventories, assistance visits, training compliance and responding to all Navy inquiries. It is this position’s responsibility to represent all stores and NIB in any negotiations that will potentially modify the existing or future contracts.

• Develops and maintains standard operation procedures to ensure seamless integration of all hazmat operations. Includes ensuring proper safety protocols are adhered to by all agency personnel and that material is correctly ordered, received, properly stored, handled and issued.

• Develops and administers sub-contracts for the remaining four agencies that operate seven stores to ensure consistency and compliance with all Navy, federal, state, and local directives.

• Oversees all aspects related to the Navy Hub operation to include, but not limited to inventory management, storage and issuance of hazmat. Ensures that personnel from all agencies receive the proper federal, state, local and Navy contractually required training.

• Establish and maintain a positive / productive working relationship between agencies to reduce the total cost of ownership of hazardous materials and the wasting of expired materials. Thoroughly review monthly reports to ensure that agencies are complying with established directives. Ensures the agencies are complying with the Navy Pollution Prevention (P2) Program by reducing the hazardous waste footprint throughout the Southeast Region.
• Provides precise oversight in developing and managing operational budgets for the Navy Hazmat Hub and eleven stores.
• Ensures MILSPEC and MILPRF items are available to the agencies and their customers to meet mission requirements. Has a thorough understanding of military supply chain operations and effectively passes that information to NIB and agency personnel. Ability to effectively operate within the Department of Defense.
• Provides direct oversight to the development and execution a robust training program that includes modules for HazCom, Shelf-Life Management, Shelf-Life Extension System, and HazWoper. Uses federal and state guidelines to internally create a training program that is free to all agencies.
• Ideal candidate would be someone who embodies the company’s Core Values
  • Mission Driven
  • Blameless Problem Solver
  • Stepper Upper
  • Respectful, No Drama, Example Setter
• Develop and maintain an effective forklift training program. Track agency and LCI personnel training frequencies (as required).
• Ensure all agencies are keying in accurate data into AXAPTA to track sales and commissions. Work with LCI finance department to make sure commissions are applied correctly.

• While performing the position’s duties, the incumbent is in a moderate office environment or walking and standing in a hazmat store which normally has a cement floor. The manager is regularly required to sit; stand; walk and use his/her hands.

• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• College graduate or equivalent operational background with five years relevant experience. Advanced military experience working with hazmat is preferred.

• Ideal candidate would be an existing BSC manager who worked extensively with hazmat in his/her current and/or previous positions. An added plus is senior military experience working with and handling hazmat. Extensive knowledge of the DOD logistics and hazmat management systems are essential. Candidate must have the ability to successfully represent LCI, NIB and the other four agencies in all hazmat related responsibilities. Ability to represent this group in responding to Navy inquiries / requirements and ensuring contract compliance. Candidate must be well versed in hazmat training requirements.

• Ability to negotiate contract pricing and delivery terms with established and new vendors. Strong cognitive skill, including problem analysis, decision making, financial and quantitative analysis. Ability to successfully and strategically interact with NIB and other agency personnel that operate Hazmat stores to ensure that contractual commitments are achieved and maintained. Represents agencies in all negotiations with the Navy. Provides analysis of data from multiple ERP systems, ensuring accuracy of contractually required report submissions to the Navy and NIB. Ability to seek out alternate sources of supply to ensure that hazmat is made more readily available to the eleven stores and their customers.

Why LCI?

• Purpose-driven company driven by principles, not profit
• Reach your highest potential: upward mobility, rewarded through hard work
• Competitive salary and compensation
• Basic Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
• 401(k) with match and Surplus-Sharing Plans
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Ten paid holidays annually
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• On-site Health and Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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