Research and Development Supervisor jobs in Meridian, MS

Schedule: TBD
Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include weekends, evenings and holidays as needed.
Benefits include: Medical, Vision, Dental, Health & Welfare, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays.

The Supervisor is responsible for overall management and coordination of the contract and shall act as the official point of contact with the Government. The Supervisor is authorized to commit the organization’s resources as necessary to perform the requirements of the contract. The Supervisor must have the skills, knowledge and experience to manage all aspects of the contract.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manages the day to day operations effectively and efficiently to ensure the work is performed in accordance with the contract.
• Responsible and will ensure organizational employees, subcontractors, and vendors comply with all contractual requirements and all government regulations.
• Is point of contact with the Government and shall have the authority to act or make decisions for the organization on all matters pertaining to the contract; except for amending or modifying material aspects (i.e. price, scope of work, etc.).
• Accountable for managing and maintaining a contract budget and reviewing processes for efficiency.
• Responsible for scheduling of personnel, reviewing and approving time cards, inventory management of supplies, equipment, and vehicles.
• Sets and guides employee expectations, reviews and counsels, and establish and implement process improvement plans, and ensures adherence of the company policies and procedures.
• Execute Employee Performance Evaluations through the payroll system within appropriate time frames.
• Ensures standard work practices are followed for safety and provides training for operating equipment and vehicles, use of supplies, and the requirements of the performance work statement.
• Responsible for analyzing and maintaining the contract AbilityOne Ratio requirements through the proper work scheduling of direct disabled employee hours vs non-disabled employee hours.
• Responsible for completion of Limitation & Accommodation Quarterly Reports for each AbilityOne employee.
• Serve as facilitator for the AbilityOne Program with the AbilityOne department.
• Execute reports, inspections and logs as required by the contract.
• Provide field information and specifications to prepare estimates for new work added or deleted to the contract.
• Other tasks as may be directed by the Director of Operations, or associated project manager.
• Pass and maintain any required security clearance requirement and comply with Drug Free Workplace policy.
• Maintain Operations Security (OPSEC) standard operations procedure.
• Maintain Property Control Plan for management of Government Furnished Property (GFP).
• Maintain a safety and health program that complies with EM 385-1-1 and applicable OSHA, DOD, Armed Forces Branch(s), Federal, state, and local safety, environmental and health requirements.
• Maintain a site-specific Accident Prevention Plan (APP) in accordance with Appendix A, EM 385-1-1.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• OSHA 30 hour General Industry course or ability to acquire certification within 30 days of employment.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively delegate and develop team members
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems while working under pressure
• Detail oriented and strong organizational skills
• Strong Business Acumen
• Basic knowledge of local, state and federal employment laws and procedures
• Basic knowledge of wage and hour laws
• Must be able to Work a Flexible Work Schedule.
• Able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Extensive working knowledge of Microsoft Office Package (i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school education or GED.
• One (1) year relevant work and leadership experience in a multi-location environment

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• Experience with Labor Unions and regulatory laws
• Strong ability to organize effectively, delegate responsibility, solve problems quickly and communicate clearly
• Experience with leading high performing teams
• Ambitious and target focused with a drive to succeed
• Experience with Affirmative Action Plans and AbilityOne Program
• Experience in working with Community Agencies and/or individuals with disabilities preferred

TRDI hires many individuals with and without disabilities, especially those that are transitioning out of the Armed Services:

Experience

• One (1) year relevant work and leadership experience in a multi-location environment

Education

• High School or better

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)