Operational Excellence Unit Manager, NOG-B (Barberton, OH, US)

BWX Technologies Inc. • Barberton, OH

44d • $102,000 - $154,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Join Us as a Lean Six Sigma Leader and Drive Transformation at BWXT! Are you ready to become a key player in a dynamic environment, leading transformative process improvement initiatives that make a real impact? BWXT is on the lookout for an extraordinary Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Leader to join our team! In this pivotal role, you will drive excellence, foster collaboration, and champion a culture of continuous improvement. Your exciting responsibilities will allow you to be at the forefront of change!

Requirements

• Ability to report to work at our Barberton, OH location. This role is fully onsite.
• Bachelor's degree.
• At least 5 years of related LSS or Continuous Improvement experience.
• Proven experience as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with a track record of driving change and delivering results.
• Demonstrable change management expertise, with the ability to influence and secure commitment at all organizational levels.
• Skilled facilitator with a knack for leading diverse teams and forging positive working relationships.
• Successful leadership experience in coaching, teaching, and mentoring others to elevate their skills.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills that enable you to connect effectively with others.
• Experience driving change; results-oriented with strong business acumen, technical aptitude, and a team-oriented mindset.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with no dual citizenship.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Technical undergraduate degree in engineering, science, or math.
• MBA.
• Master Black Belt certification.
• Functional experience across multiple disciplines such as engineering, manufacturing, quality, and project management.
• Experience managing employees.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Collaboration: Partners with site leadership to uncover and prioritize significant opportunities for eliminating waste and reducing variation across processes. Collaborates with the broader Government Operations OpEx leadership team to set and execute strategic initiatives for building OpEx team capabilities and establishing a culture of operational excellence across NOG.
• Impactful Sessions: Leads strategic planning and project selection sessions with site management, ensuring alignment and focus on goals that matter.
• Project Leadership: Takes charge of highly visible strategic and complex process improvement projects, guiding them to successful outcomes.
• Motivate for Success: Inspires and directs the NOG-L OpEx team to achieve spectacular results through the masterful application of LSS principles, methodologies, and tools.
• Provide Technical and Leadership Expertise: Offers insightful technical and managerial guidance and support, providing mentoring and oversight throughout the year for your team of approximately ten OpEx employees.
• Cultivate Future Leaders: Mentors Master Black Belts, Black Belts, Green Belts, and Yellow Belts through their certification journeys, fostering the next generation of leaders for OpEx and for BWXT.
• Certification Reviews: Conducts independent reviews for Black Belt certifications, ensuring high standards of excellence.
• Enhance Learning: Provides constructive feedback during dry runs and participates in project report-outs, promoting a culture of growth and improvement.
• Training Design & Delivery: Designs, develops, and delivers engaging training programs that support LSS deployment and elevate capabilities across the organization.
• Measure Success: Estimates both soft and hard benefits (Cost of Poor Quality - COPQ) for a variety of process improvement projects, showcasing the team's impact on the bottom line. Manages a cost center within annual expense and load board (direct hour) budgets.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
• The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees