Metals Process Operations Manager (Weekend Shift)

EnergySolutions; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EnergySolutions in Oak Ridge, TN is seeking a seasoned production leader to manage teams responsible for transporting, processing and packing radiologically contaminated waste, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. The role focuses on coordinating schedules, staffing, and resources for 12-hour weekend shifts, with emphasis on safety training, performance coaching, and continuous improvement.

A Bachelor's degree and extensive leadership experience in regulated environments are required; GET

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of experience in a production environment.
• 7 years of leadership/supervisory experience.
• GET or GERT radiological training certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate workers in transporting, processing and packing radiologically contaminated waste to meet production goals.
• Allocate resources to meet production and shipping targets; assess staffing and operations.
• Ensure compliance with radiological, environmental, OSHA and other regulations.
• Develop safe work plans using waste receipt data and documentation.
• Provide coaching, performance reviews and staff development to improve productivity.

Skills

Strong communication

Microsoft Office

Safe work planning

Problem solving & teamwork

Lead and influence teams

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

5 years production experience

7 years leadership/supervisory experience

8 years production experience (preferred)

GET or GERT certification

Tools

None

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

EnergySolutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.