Deputy Plant Manager

Westinghouse Electric; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider in Peterborough, Ontario is seeking a Deputy Plant Manager/Leader to oversee operations in the manufacturing of nuclear power plant products. The role requires at least 7 years of manufacturing management experience and a relevant bachelor's degree. Candidates should demonstrate strong leadership, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and a robust benefits package.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match

Paid Vacations and Sick Leave

Flexible work schedules

Educational Reimbursement Program

Qualifications

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in progressively responsible manufacturing positions.
• Ability to work under pressure and deadlines with little direction.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data, budgets, and other reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of manufacturing nuclear products.
• Assist in developing the financial plan and budget.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and governmental regulations.

Skills

Manufacturing excellence acumen

Employee relations

Collaboration skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Technical expertise

Problem solving and reasoning ability

Time Management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, innovation is in our DNA. We are creative. We think differently. This goes beyond our technical applications and products. We must incorporate innovation into all aspects of our business to drive greater efficiency, create greater growth and strengthen our culture.

Westinghouse is committed to delivering innovative nuclear energy solutions by leveraging our global insights, CANDU expertise, collaborative mindset, and best-in-class technology. We are proud to play a key role in accelerating Canada’s energy sustainability and achieving its net-zero goals and we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset when it comes to achieving that goal.

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Employer: Westinghouse Electric Canada, Inc.

Position: Deputy Plant Manager/Leader

Terms of Employment:b>Full-time / Permanent

Location: Peterborough, Ontario

Employment Addresses: 678 Neal Drive, Peterborough, ON K9J 6X7

Hours of Work: 40 hours/week

Language: English

Benefits: Eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or salary increases in accordance with company policy.Eligible for Employee and Family Assistance Program, Educational Reimbursement Program, Employee Referral and Recognition Program, dental, vision and extended health insurance including life, disability, AD&D and a retirement savings plan.

Salary: range of $120,400 CAD to $180,600 CAD per annum

Contact: please apply using the following link:

At Westinghouse, innovation is in our DNA. We are creative. We think differently. We reimagine the possible across the nuclear industry every day. We continuously work towards providing cutting-edge products and services that are not only needed for today, but for our tomorrow.

Yet, thinking differently must gobeyond our technical applications and products. We must incorporate innovation into all aspects of our business. In doing so, we can drive greater efficiency, create greater growth and strengthen our culture.

One area where innovative thinking can be impactful is sustainability.Protecting our planet and restoring our earth are not abstract concepts because of the carbon-free technology our teams create and deploy. From the efficient and economical AP1000 nuclear plant to the new eVinci micro-reactor for remote energy applications, we are leading the way with the development of new nuclear technologies that will enable us to share the benefits of this reliable, clean, safe and economical source of energy for generations to come.

Focused on our customers’ success, Westinghouse is committed to delivering innovative nuclear energy solutions by leveraging our global insights, CANDU expertise, collaborative mindset, and best-in-class technology. We are proud to play a key role in accelerating Canada’s energy sustainability and achieving its net-zero goals.

Fueled by a team of more than 200 experts in 6 offices across Canada, we have been advancing the art and science of nuclear power plant design and operations for more than 60 years. When it comes to operating nuclear power plants, utilities need a partner that understands what it takes to maximize safety, performance, and longevity. Westinghouse is the proven choice for end-to-end services and technologies from fuel manufacturing through to decommissioning and waste management.

Position Summary

The Deputy Plant Manager/Leader is responsible for the on site day to day management, planning, and execution of manufacturing nuclear power plant products at the Peterborough site. The Deputy Plant Manager/Leader promptly resolves issues and escalates concerns and high-level issues to the plant director for collaboration and resolution.

Day-to-day duties include:

• Directing and managing plant operations for continuous improvement in safety and environmental compliance, production, maintenance, quality, shipping and receiving.
• Coordinating plant activities, giving direction, resolving problems, setting deadlines to assure that plant objectives are met in a safe and effective manner. Working with the Plant Leader/Director to coordinate and ensure plant operations align with overall GOS objectives and strategy.
• Assisting the Plant Director in developing the financial plan and budget. Implementing effective cost control systems over capital, operating expenditures, labor, wages and salaries to assure plant operations meet company profitability and financial objectives.
• Assuring site compliance with all established company and corporate policies, procedures, and governmental regulations pertaining to plant safety or environmental issues.
• Maintaining and developing existing plant facilities and equipment; coordinating with the Plant Director to ensure a healthy rate of maintenance and growth spending of capital investments to ensure long term capacity and capability.
• Leading, coaching, developing and managing the performance of direct reports and the organization to achieve goals and objectives, and continuously striving to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
• Regularly making educated business decisions for the site based on multiple data points including financial, QEHS, people and the customer interest aligned with the business and operational strategy.
• Along with the Plant Director, representing the plant to internal and external stakeholders. Making presentations, conducting meetings, and communicating with all levels of the corporation pertaining to manufacturing-related activities.
• Leading by example, instilling skillsets and mindsets, in order to drive continuous improvement; leading projects, strategic initiatives and cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study (Engineering, Material Science, Manufacturing Management) or equivalent management or technical experience in a similar industry.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in progressively responsible manufacturing positions is required; previous experience managing and mentoring direct reports is required.
• Manufacturing excellence acumen - applies modern manufacturing techniques to drive year-over-year continuous productivity improvement
• Employee relations - Ability to develop and establish/maintain positive and productive employee relations with local Unions and the overall workforce.
• Collaboration skills - Ability to maintain strong collaboration and productive working relationships across the organization and unions.
• Ability to work under pressure and deadlines and with little direction and good autonomy to own the full cycle of Strategy, Forecasting and winning Results.
• Leadership skills – Ability to positively model and champion a results-oriented culture; motivate, coach, drive performance; and maximize manufacturing excellence to achieve strategic deliverables and bottom-line results.
• Communication skills - Effectively utilizes all methods of communication, oral and written to ensure that manufacturing strategy is clearly understood across the organization.
• Financial skills – Ability to analyze and interpret financial data, budgets, and other financial reports and translate that information into manufacturing action items, goals and deliverables.
• Technical expertise – Continuously seeks to advance and share professional technical knowledge, develop new ideas and seek best industry practices to maintain constant state of the art manufacturing capability.
• Talent management skills – Ability to identify and develop key talent and a strategically focused workforce within the manufacturing organization.
• Problem solving and reasoning ability – Ability to mentally process and comprehend complex issues involving multi variables.
• Decision making skills – Ability to evaluate and act with limited or conflicting data.
• Determination, drive and assertiveness to accomplish goals and objectives.
• Time Management skills – Ability to organize, prioritize, and balance priorities against the conflicting time demands required of a senior management position.

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Why Westinghouse?

Westinghouse is a firm believer in fostering a workplace that is powered by inclusive leaders, teams and culture. This commitment separates us as a leader in our industry and differentiates from our competition. You will work closely with global leaders who will support your development through coaching and managing opportunities. Together, and using the talents of our employees, we will advance technology and services to power a clean, carbon-free future.

Westinghouse offers great benefits to all our employees around the globe to keep them healthy and enhance their well-being. In Canada the following are representative of what we offer:

• Great compensation package
• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacations, Flextime, Sick/Personal and Holidays
• We encourage healthy work-life balance and offer flexible schedules and with the potential to work from anywhere in Canada
• We pay 100% of the medical/dental/vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Incredible opportunity for growth in an innovation-driven, global company
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral and Recognition Program

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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