Operational Excellence Specialist – Fuel Manufacturing

Framatome North America • Richland, WA

1d • $94,000 - $127,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As the Operational Excellence Specialist – Fuel Manufacturing, you will apply Lean principles, problem‑solving methods, and continuous improvement tools to strengthen the performance, reliability, and safety of our fuel manufacturing operations. Your work directly supports the advancement of clean energy by optimizing critical processes, reducing waste, and driving operational excellence across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field. Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Minimum of 6 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of related engineering standards, processes, tools, techniques and criteria.
• Ability to simplify complex topics and connect with operational context.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement processes, methods and metrics.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and management.
• Ability to develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships; work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Ability to lead, motivate and effect change.

Responsibilities

• Conduct training on Quality & Continuous Improvement (Principles of Excellence, A3 Problem Solving, Manager in Field, 8D Event Resolution, Visual Management, FMEA facilitation, Workshop Mode (VSM, 5S, Process Mapping, etc.))
• Facilitate / Coach Flash Meetings, A3 Projects, FMEA (and other Quality Tools), Performance Plans, Voice of the Customer, 8D Event Resolution, Visual Management Meetings
• Support Operating Unit Implementation Initiatives including Master Plan (annual objective) Development and Maintenance, and Digital Transformation (Process Mapping and associated A3s for Digital T.)
• Provide reporting on VoC (based on Net Promoter Score), Excellence System Rollout, FMEA, A3 Progress, Master Plan, Performance Plans
• Interface with Global OpEx Network

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options
• dental & vision coverage
• life insurance
• long- and short-term disability
• optional supplemental plans (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, dependent life)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Up to 3 weeks of vacation
• 8 sick days
• 13 paid holidays annually
• Lifestyle spending account
• employer paid mental health support
• education reimbursement
• professional development opportunities
• adoption assistance
• parental leave
• employee assistance programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level