Continuous Improvement Leader

At BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada Inc. (BWXT NEC), we are committed to excellence in every business initiative. With over 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.

We are recruiting for a Continuous Improvement Leader for our location in Peterborough & Arnprior. BWXT NEC's Fuel Handling and Engineered Solutions group is involved in the design, manufacture, development, testing, parts supply, and service of on-power refueling, reactor maintenance, and nuclear medicine delivery tooling sold around the world. We are the original designer of the automated systems that allow 24/7 on-power refueling of CANDU reactors and aim to solve some of the nuclear industry's most challenging problems.

Today, BWXT’s equipment is being used in most of the nuclear power plants in Canada and is critical to delivering carbon free energy production and lifesaving medical isotopes.

Check out the You Tube video of an innovative product we recently designed and manufactured in partnership with Bruce Power, called the Bruce Reactor Inspection and Maintenance System Channel Access Device. Go to You Tube and search for video: "Bruce Unveils new BRIMS Tool". There are exceptional opportunities to learn and grow with a career in the nuclear industry in Ontario.

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.

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 require 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.

Peterborough, ON

This role will be reporting to the Operation Excellence Manager, Fuel and Fuel Handling, BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada Inc. and be based out of our Peterborough Operations. As our Continuous Improvement Leader, you will play a key role in shaping the future of operational excellence within Fuel and Fuel Handling business. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional to lead impactful Lean initiatives, drive meaningful changes, and influence teams across the organization without the need for direct supervisory authority.

You’ll partner with employees at every level to enhance efficiency, optimize workflows, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. You will be leading continuous improvement projects for our Peterborough and Arnprior location so frequent travel required.

• Lead and execute Lean and continuous improvement projects that enhance production efficiency and operational performance.
• Lead the setup of new manufacturing cells, to world-class standards.
• Implement, improve and maintain flow-based production, standard work, 5S, visual controls, layered process audits and other lean tools.
• Conduct in-depth analysis such as process flow, material flow, value stream mapping, and bottleneck identification to uncover opportunities for improvement.
• Measure current lead times, throughput, and WIP capacity, and drive initiatives to optimize future-state performance.
• Develop, implement, and monitor key performance indicators - such as OEE to standardize and track operational success across the business.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to review performance trends and recommend…