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X-energy · 1 month ago

Nuclear Fuel Production Manager

Oak Ridge, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$130K/yr - $218K/yr

7+ years exp

X-energy is a company focused on nuclear fuel production, and they are seeking a Nuclear Fuel Production Manager to lead operations in producing nuclear fuel on time and on budget. The role involves directing production efforts, coordinating with various departments, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Clean EnergyCleanTechEnergyNuclearRenewable Energy

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

Qualification

Nuclear industry experienceProduction management softwareLean manufacturingSix SigmaQuality control standardsEnterprise Resource Planning (ERP)Material Resource Planning (MRP)Safety protocolsLeadershipTeam collaborationCommunication skills

Required

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