Job Description Summary

The Services Component Operation (SCO) Plant Manager is the leader of a team responsible for the manufacturing of nuclear components for commercial nuclear reactors. In close partnership with safety, quality and technical teams, you will provide strategic focus and leadership for SCO’s team, processes and equipment. You will be responsible for meeting short-term and long-term production goals while maintaining a safe and compliant workplace. You will foster a culture of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement as we work to provide more secure and sustainable energy solutions for the world. Successful candidates have deep manufacturing knowledge, have been leaders of leaders, and are passionate about being a key contributor to the energy transition. This is a fully on-site position based in Wilmington, North Carolina. Relocation assistance may be available for eligible candidates.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

Leader of a multi-functional team responsible for Wilmington's Services Components Operation (SCO). Provide overall responsibility for safe and compliant completion of manufacturing activities.  Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead a strong nuclear safety and EHS compliance culture with emphasis on employee involvement.
• Responsible for meeting customer requirements and operational metrics.
• Lead a strong quality culture compliant to the Quality Management System
• Effectively interface with customers, suppliers, partners, regulators and internal support organizations to collectively meet the goals and objectives of the Services business.
• Drive continuous improvement through Lean Manufacturing.
• Monitor and improve cost productivity, including inventory and P&E management.
• Ensure sufficient manufacturing capacity exists to achieve all customer commitments.
• Provide leadership for executing New Product Introductions (NPIs)
• Promote a working environment that encourages employee involvement to achieve excellence in compliance, nuclear safety, EHS, customer service, quality and productivity.
• Select, hire, train, develop and provide ongoing leadership and direction of assigned operation (hourly and salaried). Support the development of manufacturing operations leadership and technical talent and depth.
• Champion positive employee relations. Foster employee engagement and ensure that business and operational goals are effectively communicated to employees. Promote team morale, diversity, involvement/ownership, and skills development.
• Ensure ongoing evolution of observation programs and training plans to maximize workforce capability. Visible leader of a robust observation program.
• Serve on the Emergency Response Organization (ERO) and assure performance of emergency protocols for SCO product lines. Qualify as building manager after adequate training period. 
• Ensure execution of the manufacturing activities.
• Support growth of the services organization through long-term organization planning.
• Manage both hourly and salaried direct reports. Support leadership responsibilities which include but are not limited to providing direction, goal setting, performance management, compensation planning, conflict resolution, and many other general manager/supervisor responsibilities.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college/university (or verified equivalent) plus seven (7) years of supervisory or technical experience in a nuclear, manufacturing, operations, military, or other technical field. Of that experience, at least three (3) year of experience must be in a supervisory/managerial position.

OR

• Associate degree from a regionally accredited college/university (or verified equivalent) plus ten (10) years of supervisory or technical experience in a nuclear, manufacturing, operations, military, or other technical field. Of that experience, at least five (5) years of experience must be in a supervisory/managerial position.

OR

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) plus twenty (20) years of supervisory or technical experience in a nuclear, manufacturing, operations, military, or other technical field. Of that experience, at least seven (7) years of experience must be in a supervisory/m