Operational Excellence Leader I: Nuclear Process Improvement

Framatome; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off: vacation, sick days, &

Lifestyle spending account

Mental health support

Education reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Adoption assistance

Parental leave

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Framatome in Richland, WA is seeking an Operational Excellence Leader I to drive continuous improvement and coach teams in Lean tools. You will lead training programs and facilitate critical problem-solving workshops to improve processes and performance.

As part of the role, you’ll support annual Master Plan initiatives, manage Digital Transformation mapping, and report on VoC, FMEA, and A3 progress, collaborating with a global OpEx network for best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree plus minimum 4 years of related experience is required or equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge of engineering standards, processes, tools, techniques and criteria.
• Ability to simplify complex topics and connect with operational context.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement processes, methods and metrics.
• Strong communication skills with all staff and management levels.
• Ability to lead, motivate and drive change within a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Training (QI, 8D, A3, VSM, 5S, Process Mapping).
• Facilitate / Coach projects and quality tools (A3, FMEA, VOC, 8D, Visual Management).
• Support Master Plan development and Digital Transformation initiatives.
• Provide reporting on VoC, Excellence System rollout, FMEA, A3 progress.
• Interface with Global OpEx Network.

Skills

Engineering standards knowledge

Continuous improvement

Communication skills

Interpersonal relationships

Leadership & change management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Job description

Framatome in Richland, WA is seeking an Operational Excellence Leader I to drive continuous improvement and coach teams in Lean tools. You will lead training programs and facilitate critical problem-solving workshops to improve processes and performance.

As part of the role, you’ll support annual Master Plan initiatives, manage Digital Transformation mapping, and report on VoC, FMEA, and A3 progress, collaborating with a global OpEx network for best practices.