Fuel Manf Facility Shift Mgr

BWX Technologies, Inc.; Erwin, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Fuel Manufacturing Facility Shift Manager 1 for its on-site Erwin, TN location. The role leads 3–4 supervisors across rotating shifts, ensuring safety, regulatory, and quality compliance while meeting production objectives and budget constraints.

The position emphasizes operational leadership, resource optimization, and partnering with maintenance and support teams to sustain reliable fuel manufacturing processes and staff development.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree plus 3–4 years supervisory experience in a technical production environment, nuclear or military facility.
• Without a B.S. degree, 6+ years supervisory experience in a technical production environment, nuclear or military facility.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 3–4 supervisors on rotating shifts.
• Ensure operations comply with safety, regulatory, and quality requirements.
• Manage resources to meet production schedule within budget.
• Review records, authorize actions, and address performance issues.
• Coordinate with operations and other support groups to ensure training and qualifications of staff.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Technical production

Nuclear facility experience

Education

Bachelor of Science degree

Job description

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At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-basedcompany, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineeringinnovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy,environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration.
With more than 7,800employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the solemanufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our companysupplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear powerindustry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operationsmanagement at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology isdriving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for variousdefense and space applications. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com . Follow us on LinkedIn , X , Facebook and Instagram.

Fuel Manufacturing Facility Shift Manager 1

Position Overview:

This position is responsible for leading and managing a team of 3-4 supervisors on periodically rotating shifts reporting to the unit manager level. The Shift Manager will ensure all fuel manufacturing process areas are operated safely and in full compliance with all defined procedural, regulatory, and quality requirements. This position is responsible for managing the operating resources required to meet the fuel production schedule, within budget costs such that optimum utilization of manpower, equipment and materials are achieved while meeting production objectives.

Location:

On-site in Erwin, TN.

Your Day to Day as a Fuel Facility Shift Manager:

1. Ensuring operations are conducted in full compliance with Safety, Regulatory, and Quality requirements.
2. Execution of daily, weekly, and monthly operational plans as assigned by the Facility and/or Unit Manager.
3. Provide oversight of critical operations to manage safety risk and to mitigate potential impacts to quality.
4. Studies and understands applicable process areas and equipment, procedural requirements, and the labor contract.
5. Reports equipment malfunctions, procedural deviations, absenteeism, accidents, and other unusual events.
6. Reviews and approves applicable records such as runsheets and/or other process area documentation.
7. Administers disciplinary action when required and promptly addresses employee performance problems.
8. Responsible for issuing work requests for equipment repairs and overall support of the Work Management process.
9. Coordination of work activities and support needs between operations and other supporting organizations.
10. Ensures the timely training and qualification of both salaried and hourly employees.
11. Responsible for hiring, mentorship, and evaluation of salaried direct reports.

Required Qualifications:

• With a B. S. degree, three - four years of supervisory/management experience in a technical production environment, nuclear facility or military facility.
• Without a B. S. Degree, over 6 years of supervisory/management experience in a technical production environment, nuclear facility or military facility.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Flexible work schedules and paid time off to prom ote a healthy work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
• The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!

BWXT is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have establishedprocedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, careerdevelopment, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs areadministered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability,protected veteran or other protected status.