Metals Process Operations Manager (Weekend Shift)

Energy Solutions, LLC; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Solutions, LLC is seeking a leader to manage teams handling radiologically contaminated waste through processing and packaging operations. You will guide supervisors, optimize staffing, and ensure procedures align with safety and regulatory standards.

The role requires coordinating night/weekend shifts, maintaining production records, and driving productivity while managing costs. A strong background in safety training and cross-functional collaboration is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of experience in a production environment.
• Minimum of 7 years leadership/supervisory experience.
• Preferred 8 years of production experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate activities of workers transporting, processing and packing radiologically contaminated waste.
• Provide leadership to supervisors, shift leaders and managers to ensure production goals are met.
• Allocate resources to meet production and shipping requirements.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with radiological, environmental, OSHA and other oversight groups.
• Maintain time and production records per policies and procedures.
• Recruit, develop and retain staff; conduct performance reviews and coaching.

Skills

Leadership

Communications

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Team influence

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

NOTE: Upon successful completion of training, this position will transition to a weekend shift schedule consisting of 12-hour shifts on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. **Job Description/Tasks/Responsibilities*** Manages and coordinates activities of workers engaged in transporting, processing and packing of radiologically contaminated waste through various process operations. Provides leadership, direction and support to supervisors/shift leaders and managers/section leaders to assure production goals are met.* Responsible for transporting, processing and packing radiologically contaminated waste (Dry Active Waste, Metals, GIC/Mixed Waste) through various process operations including incineration, compacting, sorting, SWOG, molding, cutting/sizing. Includes management of night/weekend shifts.* Allocates resources to meet production support requirements. Analyzes production plans, project plans, work orders, manifests and other documentation to determine staffing levels, resources needed, type of operations, support services needed and work plans required to meet expected production and shipping levels.* Implements policies and procedures to safely, efficiently and properly process radiologically contaminated waste.* Assures safety goals are met through training, observation, accountability and adherence to procedures.* Communicates company policies and expectations to workers and enforces safety regulations.* Recommends measures to improve production methods, productivity, equipment performance and adherence to procedures.* Maintains appropriate time and production records in accordance with policies and procedures.* Confers with other managers to coordinate activities of individual departments.* Assures regulatory compliance with all applicable state and federal radiological, environmental, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other oversight groups.* Manages staff selection, development and retention. Establishes and monitors work goals and objectives. Evaluates employees through performance reviews, ongoing coaching and feedback methods.* Manages and controls costs to meet budget constraints.* Performs other duties as assigned.**Job Requirements/Skills*** Strong written and verbal communication skills* Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office* Demonstrated ability to use waste receipt information and documentation to develop safe and effective work plans* Effective problem solving and teamwork skills* Ability to lead and influence teams to optimize their performance**Physical/Mental Requirements and Working Conditions*** Ability to use hands to accomplish tasks as assigned* Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, bend/stoop, crouch, and kneel* Ability to effectively communicate; pass audiogram in hearing conservation program as required by location* Ability to see close and distance; basic colors/shades* Ability to work inside an office, outside, and in extreme temperatures* Ability to work with moving objects/hazardous machines, and on slippery/uneven walking surfaces* Ability to work alone, work with others, and interact with the public* Ability to operate equipment* Ability to perform under deadline pressure| | || --- | --- || **Minimum Education, Experience and Certification Requirements** | || ***Education*** * Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience | ***Certifications*** * Successful completion of the General Employee Training (GET) or General Employee Radiological Training (GERT) || ***Required Experience*** * 5 years of experience in a production environment * Minimum of 7 years leadership/supervisory experience | ***Preferred Experience*** * 8 years of experience in a production environment |