Plant Manager

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At BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada Inc. (BWXT NEC), we are committed to excellence in every business initiative. With nearly 500 workers across locations in Peterborough, Toronto, and Arnprior, BWXT NEC supplies nuclear fuel and fuel channel components, services, equipment and parts for the CANDU® nuclear power industry.

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.

We are looking for a Plant Manager for our Peterborough, Ontario site. The Peterborough community invites you to take a deep breath, relax and enjoy life. We have an abundance of recreational opportunities, festivals, and entertainment that is fueled by culture, nature and homegrown culinary experiences. Friendly people, inspiring landscapes and incredible lakes are waiting for you in the heart of cottage country.

The region is home to 140,000 people (approx. 83,000 in the City of Peterborough) in addition to the charming towns, townships and villages that make up the County. We offer the best of all worlds here and we’d like you to get to know us a bit better.

The Plant Manager will lead the Peterborough Fuel Assembly Plant & Target Delivery Manufacturing, and Brampton Precision Manufacturing Plant in achieving strategic business goals, driving operational excellence across production, quality, safety, financials, and continuous improvement initiatives. Reporting directly to the Director, Fuel Manufacturing, the Plant Manager oversees the Production Supervisor, Process Engineering, and Maintenance teams, with dotted-line accountability for EHS and Quality functions.

This role leverages extensive experience overseeing critical programs and processes to resolve complex issues, develop strategic objectives, and drive both short-term and long-term success. A key responsibility is fostering a culture of continuous improvement across all operational areas.

Location:

This position is onsite in Peterborough, Ontario.

• Ensure compliance with all health and safety and environmental regulations and internal requirements.
• Ensure compliance with nuclear license requirements and regulations.
• Lead site security.
• Ensure safety and quality standards, recognizing that decisions in this area cansignificantly impact employee welfare, product integrity, and overall business success

• Maintain high standards for product quality, meeting customer specifications and audit compliance.
• Oversee and enhance the Peterborough and Brampton Quality Management System for continuous improvement in quality standards.
• Overall accountability for all audit programs and continuous improvement in quality standards.
• Provide strategic oversight for multiple sites, ensuring consistent policies, processes, and quality standards are maintained.

• Develop production line manufacturing plans that align with annual budget objectives.
• Meet master schedule requirements and ensure seamless operations to support customer needs.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between sites to drive operational efficiency and performance.
• Drive financial performance through effective forecasting, budget management, and cost control.
• Make financial decisions to ensure budget compliance.

• Support employee growth and development through goal setting, performance management, and succession planning.
• Foster strong union-management relationships, promote cross-functional collaboration, and partner with HR to foster a high-performance work culture.
• Engage in frequent and complex communications with trade unions, customers, and large groups of employees, effectively managing discussions and resolving issues.
• Oversee resource planning, recruitment, and personnel management, including terminations.

• Drive process engineering to identify and address production bottlenecks and implement process improvements.
• Support capital equipment investments to enhance productivity.
• Use established metrics to ensure performance targets are met and work with Leadership to create new measurements as needed.
• Direct proper implementation of new manufacturing techniques, methods, systems, equipment and facilities to promote continuous process improvement as well as cost reduction and quality enhancements.

• Ensure compliance with uranium accountability requirements for IAEA and CNSC standards.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement through 5-S, visual workplace tools and Cap/Ex projects.