Operations Lead - I&C

Laveer Engineering; New Stanton (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 100,800 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical benefits

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacations and Company Holidays

Educational Reimbursement

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Co is seeking a Strategic Operations Lead in New Stanton, PA. In this role, you will drive operational excellence and execute long-term strategic initiatives within the WPB manufacturing organization.

Your responsibilities will include optimizing production efficiency, leading high-impact projects, and ensuring sustainable performance improvements across value streams. A Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of experience in manufacturing or operations strategy is required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing or operations strategy.
• Strong knowledge of KPIs related to safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic operational initiatives aligned with business goals.
• Analyze key performance indicators and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams for major operational projects.

Skills

Manufacturing processes knowledge

Lean methodologies

Six Sigma capabilities

Operational strategies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

Requisition Number: 33031
Company: Westinghouse Electric Co
Location: New Stanton, US

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 Strategic Operations Lead with the Westinghouse Parts Business (WPB) I&C team, you will drive operational excellence and execute long-term strategic initiatives within the WPB manufacturing organization. You will partner cross-functionally to optimize production efficiency, reduce costs, and align plant operations with broader business objectives. Additionally, you will play a critical role in deploying strategic inventory initiatives, leading high-impact projects, and ensuring sustainable performance improvements across value streams.

You will report to the Manager, I&C and Electrical Products. This is an anchor position that is required to be on site 5 days a week at our New Stanton, PA facility.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of strategic operational initiatives aligned with business goals and manufacturing priorities.
• Connect with project managers, product managers, and inventory managers to make decisions on make vs buy, inventory levels, and last time purchases.
• Partner with plant leadership to identify performance gaps and implement data-driven improvement plans.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and other operational excellence methodologies.
• Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to safety, quality, delivery, and cost; recommend and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (engineering, supply chain, quality, production) to execute major operational projects.
• Support capacity planning, production optimization, and resource allocation strategies.
• Develop and standardize processes to improve operational consistency and scalability.
• Monitor and report progress of strategic initiatives to senior leadership, ensuring accountability and measurable results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations strategy, or continuous improvement roles
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, systems, and KPIs
• Proven experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies

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 $100,800.00 to $126,000.00 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 industrys 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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