Sr. Manager of Operations

Location: Monfalcone

Welcome to the future of nuclear energy, where Westinghouse Electric Company is leading the field with expertise and innovation to shape the power of tomorrow. At Westinghouse, innovation is in our DNA.  We are creative. We think differently. We reimagine the possible across the nuclear industry every day.

About the role:

As a Sr. Manager of Operations you will oversee the safety, quality, reliability, and performance of manufacturing operations, as the highest authority within the Operations organization. You will report to the Operations Director and be located in Monfalcone (GO).

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure Nuclear Safety, Quality, and Regulatory Compliance:promote and enforce nuclear safety and quality culture across all operational activities

Provide Overall Governance of Operations: oversee fabrication and production while guaranteeing that operations remain structured, staffed, qualified, and equipped for all project demand.

Manage Operational Performance and Delivery: ensure that production commitments are met through compliant and authorized means

Govern Manufacturing Capacity, Resources, and Capability:
Translate project and portfolio demand into realistic workforce, qualification, equipment, shop-space, and shift requirements

Lead and Develop the Operations Leadership Team: coach senior operational leaders reflecting and develop leadership behaviors that reflect nuclear safety principles, procedural discipline, and accountability

Govern Special Processes and Technical Independence: ensure that special processes (welding, NDE, RT) are governed with the appropriate level of technical independence and oversight

Drive Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence: sponsor and prioritize structured improvement programs that enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and reliability through validated, documented, and compliant with nuclear requirements.

Interface with Executive Management, Customers, and Regulators: act as the primary operational interface for executive leadership, key customers, regulatory bodies and auditors

Manage Operational Risk and Resilience: identify and manage operational and safety‑related risks, ensure effective response to abnormal conditions, incidents, or emerging risks. Maintain operational resilience through disciplined planning, resource allocation, and contingency management

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Management, or a related technical discipline.

Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in manufacturing or operations, including minimum 5 years leading managers or multi-level operational organizations in a regulated industrial environment. Experience in nuclear, power generation, aerospace, oil and gas, or other high integrity manufacturing sectors is strongly preferred

Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, project management, nuclear quality, safety, or related professional qualifications are preferred but not mandatory

Knowledge of Nuclear safety and quality;
Manufacturing operations management;
Capacity and workforce plannin;
Welding, machining, NDE, and special processes;
Operational risk and recovery management;
Flow-Tasking-Method governance;
Stakeholder management;
Budget and Capitol prioritazation

Data-driven performance;
Continuous improvement attitude;
Executive communication;
Conflict resolution and decision-making under pressureskills

English: professional working proficiency, Italian: fluent or professional working proficiency where required.

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The gross base annual salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be from 66.00,00 to 80.500,00.#LI-Onsite Why Westinghouse?

We know that to put forth your best effort, you need to be challenged and enjoy what you do in a supportive and respectful environment. We aim to maintain this balance by offering our employees the amenities, benefits and training they need to reach personal and professional goals. Below is an example of what employees in Italy can expect:

Attractive remuneration

Peer-to-peer recognition program

Mobile working

Canteen

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