Nuclear Fuel Plant Shift Lead – Safe, Impactful Ops

BWX Technologies, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary & benefits

Flexible schedules

Career development

Inclusive environment

Mission-driven company

Continuous learning

Job summary

BWXT is seeking a Fuel Manufacturing Facility Shift Manager to lead a 3–4 supervisor team at the Erwin, TN site, ensuring safe, compliant operations and optimal production resources within budget. The role focuses on directing shift activities to meet the production schedule and maintain high safety and quality standards.

You will oversee daily planning, critical operations, and staff development, including hiring and mentoring of salaried and hourly employees, while coordinating with support

Qualifications

• BS degree required or 6+ years supervisory/management in a technical production environment.
• 3–4 years supervisory/management experience with nuclear/military facilities or technical production environment.
• Experience leading multi-shift operations and ensuring safety, regulatory and quality compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 3–4 supervisors on rotating shifts.
• Ensure operations meet safety, regulatory and quality requirements.
• Execute daily/weekly/monthly operational plans.
• Oversee critical operations to manage safety risk and quality impacts.
• Review records and documentation; approve runsheets and reports.
• Hire, mentor, and evaluate salaried direct reports; administer corrective actions.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Management experience

Education

BS degree in technical production

Job description

BWXT is seeking a Fuel Manufacturing Facility Shift Manager to lead a 3–4 supervisor team at the Erwin, TN site, ensuring safe, compliant operations and optimal production resources within budget. The role focuses on directing shift activities to meet the production schedule and maintain high safety and quality standards.

You will oversee daily planning, critical operations, and staff development, including hiring and mentoring of salaried and hourly employees, while coordinating with support