Shift Operations Leader - Dry Conversion Process (DCP)

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Job Description Summary

As the Shift Operations Leader for the Dry Conversion Process (DCP) team you are responsible for shift safety, product quality, and efficient product manufacturing. This team is part of the Fuel Manufacturing Operation (FMO) in the Nuclear business. The team converts UF6 to UO2 powder for use in manufacturing of nuclear fuel for commercial nuclear power plants. The Shift Operations Leader - DCP is responsible for one of four DCP continuous operations (12-hour rotating) shifts.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Essential duties include, but are not limited to:

·  Ensure team members are provided adequate training, resources and support to assure safe manufacturing practices in a nuclear regulated environment.
·  Be responsible for meeting the shift's strict EHS requirements, product quality requirements and production schedule requirements.
·  Serve as the Interim site Emergency Director (IED) during off shifts and weekends until relieved.
·  Assure operation planning - provide direction to support needs of production area, including work assignments, scheduling of overtime, and training.
·  Focus team on constantly seeking opportunity for improvement. Support, encourage and facilitate Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement projects.
·  Work with manufacturing engineering, support functions and FMO leadership to provide technical, quality, and production leadership.
·  Promote safe, compliant shift operations.
·  Promote team engagement and ownership, and continuous training.
·  Communicate business goals, programs, and processes to DCP and Furnaces shift.
·  Develop and support the growth of all team employees.
·  Support manufacturing leaders in the strategic planning of staffing, equipment, and other resources.
·  Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

·  High School Diploma with a minimum of five (5) years of relevant technical and supervisory experience

OR

·  Associate Degree in a Technical Field with a minimum of three (3) year of relevant technical and supervisory experience

OR

·  Bachelor's Degree in a Technical Field with a minimum of one (1) year of relevant technical and supervisory experience

Eligibility Requirements

·  Ability and willingness to work continuous rotating shift schedule to support a 24/7/365 operation; Standard working shifts are 12 hours; Weekend and holiday coverage required
·  Ability and willingness to wear a respirator in accordance with site requirements
·  Ability and willingness to walk up and down stairs multiple times during the day

Desired Characteristics

·  Prior experience as a process leader and with implementing productivity tools
·  Strong organizational skills
·  Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
·  Manufacturing supervision experience
·  Proven communication and interpersonal skills
·  Proficiency and experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook)
·  Ability to interpret engineering documentation, such as PIDs
·  Nuclear plant operations or services experience
·  Mechanical, chemical or ceramics engineering experience
·  Experience in manufacturing or nuclear procedure and training development
·  Knowledge of nuclear fuel manufacturing and the dry conversion process (DCP)
·  Experience using corrective action tools and techniques
·  Strong facilitation, communication and interpersonal skills
·  Experience working in Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulated environment
·  Proven ability to create real and positive change
·  GE Program graduate, OMLP, EEDP, etc. (GE employees only)
·  Six Sigma or Lean manufacturing certification
·  Proficiency or experience operating a distributed control system (DCS), preferably Provox or Mark VIe
·  Proficiency and experience with the Oracle ERP application

The base pay range for this position is $90,000 to $105,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for bonuses, such as a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. This position is expected to close on August 18, 2025.

 

The company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% of salary in certain areas.

 

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401 (k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

 

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.