Lean​/Opex Leader - Manufacturing

Overview

Lean / Opex Leader - Manufacturing — Richland, WA

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• Full-Time/Regular

Location:

Richland, WA

• Bachelor's degree or comparable experience in lieu of degree
• At least 6 years of directly related experience
• Knowledge of Engineering processes, methods, and tools
• Pragmatic, "System Thinker" with the ability to simplify complex topics and connect within operation context
• Knowledge of continuous improvement processes, methods and metrics
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff & management
• Ability to lead, motivate and effect change through others
• Knowledge of change management and ability to influence change
• You are ready to join Framatome and help deliver clean, safe energy and advance nuclear technology

Your actions, behaviors, and decisions are made in a manner consistent with our Core Values:

You may have also acquired the following skills:

• Integrity — The inherent ability to uphold the highest professional standards of integrity in all interactions, ensuring transparency and ethical decision-making
• Attention to Detail — A critical skill for validating quality, accuracy, and consistency in manufacturing processes
• Teamwork — The ability to foster a positive work environment and collaborate effectively with others to achieve common quality and continuous improvement goals
• Communication — The ability to convey information clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, including understanding non-verbal cues
• Continuous Improvement Mindset — The skills to drive a continuous improvement culture using Lean tools to implement timely, value-added change

This full-time role is about making an impact on people’s lives and the future of clean energy. You will leverage your skills and experience to be part of an innovative team and make a difference for our customers. As a Manufacturing Lean / OpEx Leader in Richland, WA, you will be part of the proven team in the Quality Business Line in the Fuel Business Unit.

Your work will include:

• Conduct Training
• Quality & Continuous Improvement (Principles of Excellence, A3 Problem Solving, Manager in Field, 8D Event Resolution, Visual Management)
• FMEA facilitation
• Workshop Mode (VSM, 5S, Process Mapping, etc.)
• Facilitate / Coach
• Flash Meetings, A3 Projects, FMEA (and other Quality Tools), Performance Plans, Voice of the Customer, 8D Event Resolution, Visual Management Meetings
• Support Operating Unit Implementation Initiatives
• Master Plan (annual objective) Development and Maintenance
• Digital Transformation (Process Mapping and associated A3s for Digital T.)
• Reporting
• VoC (based on Net Promoter Score), Excellence System Rollout, FMEA, A3 Progress, Master Plan, Performance Plans
• Interface with Global OpEx Network

Together we will enable clean, safe, and economical low-carbon energy to meet the global ambition for a better tomorrow.

Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative solutions and value-added technologies for the global nuclear fleet. More than 2,000 dedicated U.S. Framatome employees work every day to supply ever cleaner, safer, and more economical low-carbon energy for our communities and world.

See how the Fuel Business Unit contributes to this future:

Discover Richland:

Framatome's Richland, WA facility is a licensed nuclear fuel manufacturing site and complies with US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and US Department of Energy (DOE) regulations. This position is safety-sensitive and pre-employment drug/alcohol screening is required. Any employment offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation.

The range of base salary for the position is between $92,000 - $124,000, and may also include annual incentives, performance bonuses and benefits. Please note that the base salary range is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.

Framatome offers a broad employee benefits portfolio as a key component of your total rewards. This includes: multiple medical…