Operational Excellence Manager

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-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers.

Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit  .

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Welcome to BWXT
We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you’ll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We required a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.

Position Overview:
As our Operational Excellence Manager, you will be a key player in a dynamic environment, leading transformative process improvement initiatives that deliver meaningful impact. 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! The Operational Excellence Manager will report directly to the General Manager of Nuclear Operations Group (NOG) Euclid.

Location:

On-site in Euclid, Ohio

Your Day to Day as an Operational Excellence Manager:

• 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 Nuclear Operations Group.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Drive reduction of rework and scrap by implementing root‑cause analysis, leading cross‑functional corrective actions, and establishing standardized processes that improve first‑pass yield in manufacturing operations.
• 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 Nuclear Operations Group-Euclid 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 the OpEx team .
• 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…