Manufacturing Manager

Westinghouse Electric Company; Manning (SC); On-site; USD 112,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Wellness Programs

401(k) with company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Educational reimbursement

Global recognition

Employee referral program

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a Manufacturing Manager for the Manning, SC site to lead machinists, electricians, and technicians in tooling, parts, and assemblies for nuclear outage projects and development work. This onsite role requires five days in the office, with potential for shift work or off-hours support on special projects.

You will report to the Manager of Field Service Operations, manage daily machining and assembly activities, and drive safety, quality, and productivity

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing related field or equivalent experience.
• 7 years experience in manufacturing, fabrication, and production.
• Nuclear and quality experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a group of employees to ensure safe daily operation of machining and assembly activities.
• Implement a manufacturing schedule/calendar for outage project support.
• Plan and assign work, implement procedures, and improve production methods and conditions.
• Oversee budget and spending; manage make-vs-buy decisions and labor use.
• Maintain standards for safety, quality, delivery, people, and cost.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing experience

Nuclear industry experience

Quality focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing 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, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About The Role

As a Manufacturing Manager, you will lead a team of machinists, electricians, and technicians at our Manning, SC location. This team manufactures tooling, parts, and assemblies that support nuclear power plant outage field projects, and engineering development projects. The Manufacturing Department has an in-house machine shop and a mechanical/electrical assembly shop.

You will report to the Manager of Field Service Operations and be located at our Manning, SC site. This is an onsite position that requires 5 days in office. You will work Monday through Friday during the day, but there will be some opportunities for shift work, weekend work, or off-hours support for special projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a group of employees to succeed in the safe daily operation of machining and assembly activities to support power plant outage work. You will be accountable for the daily activities of machining (CNC and manual) and assembly operations to meet the standards required in the nuclear industry. Follow the demanding schedules needed to satisfy customer requirements.
• Implement a manufacturing schedule/calendar as a planning tool for outage project support. Make or influence decisions regarding work acceptance by conveying capabilities, workload, and deadlines. Transmit routine communications regarding manufacturing priorities.
• Plan and assign work, implement procedures, and recommend and implement improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures, and working conditions to enhance Safety, Quality, Delivery, People, and Cost.
• Organize resources through routine meetings and communications. Oversee and improve the performance of shop machinists and the manufacturing group. Track and improve work productivity and reduce waste of materials and labor hours. Determine and implement necessary training to ensure team proficiency.
• Oversee budget and spending. Make decisions on make-vs-buy and labor use to enhance performance. Institute cost controls in the manufacturing process. Ensure accurate tracking of material and labor costs associated with project support. Use cost tracking tools to inform the bidding process. Record and report production costs related to projects. Curate the selection of outside vendors to support outsourced work.
• Assess manufacturing capabilities and gaps and implement requisite improvements. Monitor capital assets (machining equipment) and develop a maintenance, replacement/improvement plan to ensure specialty machining capabilities support requirements. Plan for replacement and upgrade of obsolete manufacturing equipment.
• Establish standards and processes for planning, organizing, communicating, and monitoring department resources. Ensure the effective use of employees, equipment, and materials while meeting safety, regulatory, quality, productivity, and financial requirements. Meet customer requirements for product quality and shipments. Determine appropriate priority for work requests and provide feedback to requesters.
• Foster a safety and quality-conscious environment through the use and reinforcement of Human Performance tools and Nuclear Safety Culture Traits and Behaviors. Coach, train, and hold employees accountable for demonstrating safe behavior in the workplace.
• Set goals aligned with company objectives to guide organizational performance. Lead with safety. Ensure personnel compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality requirements. Monitor personnel and the area to observe unfavorable trends through the use of Visual Management and observations. Communicate discrepancies and solicit support.
• Determine task performance/skill requirements. Evaluate employee skill levels using training skills matrices. Focus training plans on deficiencies and promote employee development. Ensure depth of knowledge, workforce development, and critical skills management throughout the organization.
• Initiative corrective action to production or equipment issues within the department and plantwide. Collaborate with employees to establish and maintain efficient operation in the production, inspection, and shipment of products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing related field or equivalent experience
• 7 years experience in manufacturing, fabrication, and production
• Nuclear and quality experience is preferred

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $112,400.00 to $140,500.00 per year.

Why Westinghouse?

Benefits

Our benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are representative of what we offer:

• Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
• Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
• 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
• Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance
• Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
• Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
• Employee Referral Program

Westinghouse Electric Company Is The Global Nuclear Energy Industry's First Choice For Safe, Clean, And Efficient Energy Solutions. We Enable Our Delivery Of This Vision By Living Our Value System

• Safety and Quality
• Integrity and Trust
• Customer Focus and Innovation
• Speed and Passion to Win
• Teamwork and Accountability

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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