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We are seeking a dynamic, professional Machine Shop Operations Unit Manager to join our Mt. Vernon, BWXT team!
What we do
Situated on a 100-acre site, our facility has 600,000 square feet of shop area and a 1,000-ton lift capacity from the shop to the river. The Mount Vernon facility is equipped with large CNC machine tools along with sophisticated welding and heat-treating equipment to produce components for naval nuclear reactors, which are used in submarines and aircraft carriers.
What you'll do
Fosters a safe, organized, and respectful work environment.
Ability to critically assess performance for improvements to drive performance to exceed or sustain business metrics and objectives.
Develops strategies to drive and maintain Lean Manufacturing initiatives and continuous process improvement goals.
Promotes a total quality work ethic and environment across the organization.
Holds overall responsibility for the safe machining of a high consequence product line.
Ability to identify and manage the requirements of the site as needed to ensure work is performed to meet the overall business' needs.
Manages and oversees machine shop progress in meeting quality, schedule, and cost expectations.
Manages volume expectations through maintenance of required staffing levels in support of 24/7 operations.
Manages direct and indirect reports:
Encourages a questioning attitude to ensure a safe work environment and the highest quality standards.
Clearly communicates job expectations and performance requirements.
Manages employee performance through the evaluation of expectations and objectives, including safe working practices, quality of work, compliance to procedures, and completion of deliverables.
Experience coaching and counseling employees on unacceptable performance.
Manages employee attendance and expense records through electronic systems.
Supports front line managers in their leadership development and daily management activities in the machine shop.
Builds and fosters a positive shop culture ensuring employees are appreciated, empowered and challenged to perform their best.
Collaborates and coordinates with cross-functional teams to minimize disruption to production.
Participates in safety and quality critiques. Completes corrective actions and takes an active role in fostering a learning organization.
Develops man-hour estimates as needed to support contract proposals.
Supports development and management of cost center budget.
Leads or participates in special projects as assigned.
What we need from you
Bachelor's degree in a technical or business field is required along with a minimum of five (5) years of operations, engineering or quality experience.
Possess a baseline understanding of machining practices and principles to include multiple machining methods and fundamentals of CNC machining.
Demonstrated leadership ability to effectively supervise, coach and mentor employees is required.
Ability to professionally and effectively communicate in writing and verbally at all levels of the organization.
Demonstrated ability to prepare, manage and present data analysis and trends.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small, and large group situations.
Demonstrated ability to work independently with both internal and external customers.
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.
Preferred Qualifications:
5 or more years of engineering or operations supervisory experience in nuclear or heavy manufacturing.
An ABET accredited degree.
Experience with design, fabrication and construction of nuclear components is preferred.
Cross-functional experience in multiple disciplines such as engineering, manufacturing, quality, project management.
Benefits to working here
In addition to rewarding work, the Machine Operations Unit Manager will receive market-leading wages; paid time off and paid holidays; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options; parental leave; and service-based retirement contributions with additional 401k match.
Why work in Mt. Vernon, IN
Small community feel conveniently located next to larger cities, including Evansville
Offers a short drive to major attractions and metropolitan areas
Beautiful city lying next to the Ohio River
Year-round events on Mount Vernon Riverfront
Low cost of living, thriving local commerce, A-rated educational system
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The base salary range for this position in [[stateProvince]] at the start of employment is expected to be between $[[custsalaryMin]] and $[[custsalaryMax]] per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,' unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.
As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities ("BWXT" or the "Company") complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.
BWXT is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status.
BWX Technologies, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (BWXT) is not responsible for and does not accept any liability for fees or other costs associated with resumes or candidates presented by recruiters or employment agencies, unless a binding, written recruitment agreement between BWXT and the recruiter or agency exists prior to the presentation of candidates or resumes to BWXT and includes the specific services, job openings, and fees to be paid ("Agreement"). BWXT may consider any candidate for whom a recruiter or agency has submitted an unsolicited resume and explicitly reserves the right to hire such candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency unless an Agreement is in place prior to presentation and such Agreement explicitly encompasses the job opening for which such fees or costs are sought. An email, verbal or other informal contact with any person within BWXT will not create a binding agreement. Agencies or recruiters without an Agreement are directed not to contact any hiring managers of BWXT with recruiting inquiries or resumes. Recruiters and agencies interested in partnering with BWXT may contact BWXT's Talent Acquisition team at talent_acquisition@bwxt.com.
