; and (ii) supply chains. (6) In order to safeguard against supply chain disruptions, encourage the relocation of facilities that manufacture critical goods from countries of concern to allies or key international partners. (7) Support the development, maintenance, improvement, competitiveness, restoration, and expansion of the productive capacities, efficiency, and workforce of critical industries and domestic manufacturers of critical goods, industrial equipment, and manufacturing technology. (8) Prepare for and take appropriate steps to minimize the effects of supply chain shocks on critical industries and supply chains. (9) Support the creation of jobs with competitive wages in the manufacturing sector. (10) Encourage manufacturing growth and opportunities in economically distressed areas and communities of color. (11) Promoting the health of the economy of the United States and the competitiveness of manufacturing in the United States. (12) Coordinate executive branch actions necessary to carry out the functions described in paragraphs (1) through (11). (c) Under Secretary of the Office (1) Appointment and term The head of the Office shall be the Under Secretary of the Office of Supply Chain Resiliency and Crisis Response, appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, for a term of not more than 5 years. (2) Pay The Under Secretary shall be compensated at the rate in effect for level II of the Executive Schedule under section 5313 of title 5, United States Code. (3) Administrative authorities The Under Secretary may appoint officers and employees in accordance with chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of title 5, United States Code. (d) Manufacturing Security and Resilience Program (1) In general The Under Secretary shall support the resilience, diversity, security, and strength of supply chains by providing loans and loan guarantees for eligible activities described under subsection (e) to eligible entities described under subsection (f). (2) Application To be eligible