OpEx Black Belt, Corporate

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At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.

-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  Follow us on Linked In, X, Facebook and Instagram.

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.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact? BWXT is excited to announce that we are seeking an exceptional Corporate Operational Excellence Black Belt to join our innovative team in Lynchburg, VA!

At BWXT, we are on the lookout for a passionate Lean Six-Sigma Black Belt to join our corporate team! This is an exceptional opportunity for a results-driven individual to cultivate a culture of continuous improvement within our corporate salary support organizations.

As the Corporate OpEx Black Belt, you will play a vital role in guiding cross‑functional teams, including finance & accounting, human resource, supply chain, contracts, corporate affairs, IT, legal & compliance, regulatory affairs, and EHS & security to amplify performance and efficiency across all areas of our business processes.

• Spot Opportunities for Growth: Dive into the value stream to identify improvement opportunities that align with BWXT's Key Performance Indicators.
• Lead Kaizen Events: Assemble teams, facilitate engaging Process Kaizen events, and expertly document the outcomes to drive meaningful enhancements.
• Define Value: Clarify the value for various functional areas and groups to increase effectiveness across the organization.
• Visualize Success: Utilize value stream mapping and process mapping to distinguish between Value-Add (VA) and Non‑Value Add (NVA) activities.
• Eliminate Waste: Collaborate with all levels of the organization to systematically identify and eradicate waste using visual management, 5S, and standard work principles.
• Empower Through Training: Assist in developing and delivering Kaizen training programs for the workforce, empowering everyone to contribute to our improvement culture.

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of two years of relevant experience in continuous improvement.
• Leadership and Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Must demonstrate a strong potential for leadership and the ability to build effective relationships.
• Proactive Implementer: You thrive on implementing improvements and efficiently managing various Kaizen events simultaneously within deadlines.
• Problem Solving with Ease: Ability to lead teams through challenging situations and propose impactful improvements.
• On‑Site Role: Work at our Lynchburg corporate office location.
• Lean Six Sigma Proficiency: Demonstrated…