Manufacturing Supervisor

Location: Idaho Falls, ID  

Schedule: Full-Time 

 

Standard Nuclear is fueling America’s nuclear renaissance at industrial scale. Our mission is to deliver the essential building blocks of nuclear power—enabling cost-effective, safe, and secure energy for the world. 

The Manufacturing Supervisor will support the launch and build-out of Standard Nuclear’s new Idaho facility, located at the Central Facilities Area (CFA) of the Idaho National Lab (INL). This role will act as the on-site operational “number two” to the Manufacturing Manager - Idaho, helping coordinate equipment installation, startup activities, and early-stage operational readiness. 

Following launch, this role will transition into day-to-day production leadership, ensuring safe execution, consistent output, and disciplined operations across the facility. The ideal candidate is hands-on, technically capable, and experienced in manufacturing environments and nuclear environments, with strong instincts for troubleshooting equipment, supporting technicians, and driving a high-accountability production culture. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES  

Facility Launch & Equipment Installation Support 

• Support installation, setup, and commissioning of manufacturing equipment and supporting systems. 

• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure equipment is installed correctly and ready for operation. 

• Assist with equipment troubleshooting, startup issues, and readiness verification during early production ramp. 

• Help establish early production workflows, shift routines, and operational checklists. 

Production Leadership & Execution 

• Supervise day-to-day manufacturing execution and ensure safe, consistent production performance. 

• Provide direction and support to technicians and operators across assigned equipment areas. 

• Monitor production throughput, downtime drivers, and operational challenges, escalating issues appropriately. 

• Lead shift handoffs and ensure production status, risks, and priorities are clearly communicated. 

Equipment Operations & Troubleshooting 

• Support operation of industrial process equipment including high temperature furnaces, gas/liquid delivery systems, compaction or heat treatment equipment, and supporting infrastructure. 

• Perform hands-on troubleshooting and assist maintenance/engineering teams in resolving root causes of failures. 

• Support routine preventive maintenance activities and equipment upkeep. 

Safety, Quality & Operational Discipline 

• Foster a positive nuclear safety work culture. 

• Encourage a questioning attitude and the mindset of “own your own safety”. 

• Ensure work is performed in alignment with approved procedures and quality requirements. 

• Assist with documentation, work instructions, training, and readiness reviews. 

• Maintain clean and organized production areas. 

Cross-Functional Support 

• Partner with engineering, maintenance, supply chain, and quality teams to support stable operations. 

• Assist with onboarding and training new site technicians as the workforce scales. 

• Provide regular operational updates to the Manufacturing Manager - Idaho and help drive accountability across the team. 

 

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS  

• Experience in nuclear workspaces, manufacturing, production operations, equipment commissioning, and/or facility launch environments. 

• Strong hands-on mechanical and/or instrumentation background (I&C exper