EUO E-Wing Production Specialist

Y-12 National Security Complex; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, TN is seeking an EUO E-Wing Production Specialist to directly support production management in executing and integrating production responsibilities within assigned areas.

Key duties include resolving schedule and quality issues, serving as Production Support Manager when needed, coordinating schedules and equipment, supporting training and staffing, and leading Lean/Six Sigma improvement efforts to reduce waste.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 4 years of relevant experience.
• Master’s degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• PhD: no experience.
• 12+ years of education, training, and/or relevant experience may satisfy requirements for this posting.

Responsibilities

• Represent Production Operations in identifying and resolving problems affecting schedule or quality.
• Serve as Production Support Manager as required.
• Monitor, coordinate, and resolve issues related to production schedules and equipment availability.
• Support Production Operations management on training status, staffing actions and other personnel activities.
• Perform the duties of a supervisor on an as-needed basis.
• Assist manager with Conduct of Operations improvements and required documentation.

Skills

Strong technical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

PhD

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

SAP ME

Job description

Location: Oak Ridge, TN

Job Title: EUO E-Wing Production Specialist

Career Level From: Specialist

Career Level To: Senior Specialist

Job Specialty: Nuclear/High Hazard Operations

What You’ll Do

The EUO Production Specialist directly supports production management in the technical execution and integration of production responsibilities within assigned production areas and with external support areas.

The Production Specialist Responsibilities Include

• Represent Production Operations in identification and resolution of problems which impact product schedule or quality.
• Serve as Production Support Manager (PSM) as required.
• Monitor, coordinate, and resolve issues related to production schedules and equipment/tooling availability.
• Support Production Operations management on training status, staffing actions, and other personnel activities as requested.
• Perform the associated duties of a supervisor on an as needed basis.
• Assist manager with implementation of Conduct of Operations requirements and practices including conduct of assessments and surveillances, implementation of corrective actions, required reading, calibration tracking, procedural documentation requirements, material accountability tracking, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned to provide leadership in maintaining safe working conditions, proactively preventing injuries, contaminations, and exposures, and supporting the safe, efficient, and effective flow of work within the area.
• Lead and participate in Value Stream Element (VSET) teams utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, etc. for the development of new or improved techniques, systems, processes or methodologies to improve productivity and eliminate waste.

Accountable To

• Production Management for meeting EUO production deliverables and monitoring performance against established schedules.
• Production Support Manager for timely and thorough completion of assigned tasks that assist in completion of supervisory responsibilities.
• Production personnel for ensuring production operations can be performed in a safe, secure and efficient manner.

What You Can Expect

• Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security.
• Top-notch, dedicated colleagues.
• Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization.
• Career advancement and professional development programs.
• Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree: Minimum 4 years of relevant experience.
• OR Master’s degree: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• OR PhD: No experience.
• Twelve or more years of relevant education, training, and/or relevant experience may be considered to satisfy educational and years-of-experience requirements for this posting.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Typical experience ranging from 7 to 10 years.
• Strong technical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience with deployment of Lean or Six Sigma principles and implementations.
• Familiarization with SAP ME and its capabilities.
• Knowledge of wet chemistry and metal production operations and their associated requirements.
• Familiarity with general chemistry, production schedules, and maintenance activities.
• Strong desire to improve and the ability to motivate and work well with others.
• Participation or Leadership of a process improvement team is preferred.

Why Y-12?

You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.

Notes

The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.

If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.

Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.

Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply.

CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.