Nuclear Fuel Production Manager

X-Energy • Oak Ridge, TN

13d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for the operations team to produce nuclear fuel on time and on budget according to prescribed specifications while meeting expectations for quality, operational efficiency, waste reduction, and safety. The role directs and leads production efforts for technical improvements, process development, continuous improvement, production planning, and operational staffing. The role also coordinates projects and production schedules with other organizational leaders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Typically, seven - ten plus years of experience in manufacturing or production in nuclear or other highly regulated industry, such as chemical or pharmaceutical, with at least five years in a supervisory or leadership role directing a high performance, manufacturing team with measurable results and improvements.
• At least four years of work experience in the nuclear industry is required.
• Two years’ experience in the scheduling of the plant and staff workload while maximizing plant efficiency.
• Experience in a plant or process startup.
• Advanced understanding of production processes, quality control standards, and manufacturing safety protocols.
• Proficiency in production management software (e.g., ERP systems) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Willingness to work in a manufacturing setting with exposure to noise, machinery, and varying temperatures.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs, if necessary.
• Demonstrated detailed understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)/Material Resource Planning (MRP) systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and direct process flow from material input through production output.
• Coordinate production efforts with quality, procurement, engineering, maintenance, inventory control, shipping, etc. to ensure customer deliveries arrive on time and on budget.
• Monitor operational metrics (KPIs), such as yield, quality, and downtime, to maintain levels of performance and to identify areas for improvement.
• Manage the Material Control & Accountability (MC&A) inventory process on periodic basis.
• Focus on continual improvement of Conduct of Operations utilizing Six Sigma, lean manufacturing, or other recognized manufacturing improvement programs.
• Coordinate production schedules with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or Material Resource Planning (MRP) resources to meet daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly targets.
• Implement new technologies and methodologies to increase efficiency and quality.
• Lead Plan of the Day / Plan of the Week production meetings.
• Work with Engineering and Research and Development to maximize automation solutions in the fuel plant to drive cost reduction and operating efficiency.
• Support Safety and Health guidelines and facilitate a culture of safety that is evident in both visual observations and documented processes and procedures.
• Promote a healthy nuclear safety culture.
• Collaborate with safety team members to ensure the production area meets all required regulatory Safety (OSHA) and Environmental (EPA Federal, State and Local) requirements and key staff are knowledgeable of those requirements through routine training.
• Establish performance goals and targets.
• Train and coach production staff on safe and proper execution of their responsibilities.
• Provide feedback, evaluations, and developmental opportunities for staff members to improve skills, qualifications, and performance.
• Monitor quality of all production ensuring procedural compliance and ensuring non-compliant material is addressed immediately.
• Coordinate scheduling of the plant and staff workload while maximizing plant efficiency.
• Ensure operators receive and maintain training to meet safety, quality, and operational requirements to minimize downtime and yield loss.
• Provide input to the Plant Manager for the development of annual facility and operational capital project plans by providing ideas, data and resources.
• Ensure production areas are maintained in a clean and orderly fashion by building a culture that understands and supports those activities.
• Lead Six Sigma, Lean, and 5S initiatives and processes.
• Provide input to develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and train staff.
• Provide periodic updates to management outlining plant objectives and accomplishments.
• Establish cost savings targets and communicate progress.
• Collaborate with engineering and maintenance on equipment upgrades and maintenance strategies.
• Ensure proper methods, procedures, and processes support plant license and permit requirements.
• Identify technical risks.
• Develop, implement, and manage appropriate risk mitigation strategies in a timely manner.
• Quantify and analyze individual performance, equipment utilization, product quality, people utilization, inventory management, facility setup, efficiency and operating expenses for assigned areas.
• Assess skill training and department capability and implement advancement plans through training and/or capital investment.
• Track and report KPIs to senior management.
• Create operating budgets and capital budgets in conjunction with other leadership team members.
• Manage department expense budget.
• Develop short and long-term cost containment/reduction strategies.
• Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• X Energy, LLC offers a robust benefits package that includes a 401K plan with an employer match, Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, and a Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of our employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees