Manager II, Product Center

As the need for nuclear energy grows, the future couldn’t be brighter. Join our vital mission to create lasting solutions for our planet’s greatest challenges. In this role, you are ready to shape the future of clean energy and make a long-lasting global impact. With us, anticipate engaging and challenging projects that deliver innovative solutions and value-added technologies helping power more than 38 million North American homes.

• Maintains an open-door policy and supportive work environment for all department employees.
• Coaches’ and mentors’ direct reports that include supervisors and technical staff 24-7 shift schedules.
• Daily monitors the status of operations by reviewing logs and taking Gemba walks.
• Makes accurate decisions in a timely manner with emerging or limited data.
• Foresees and understands the interrelationships between the various process and work to fulfil those needs for efficient operation.
• Demonstrated skill managing departmental organizations.
• Proven track record working to tight timelines in a fast-paced environment.
• Provide management direction to produce high quality products at maximum efficiency to meet delivery requirements of internal and external customers.
• Ensure effective staffing of the Product Center, provide direction and mentoring to Supervisory staff, promote cross-training opportunities, and develop supervisory skills of direct reports

Preferred Skills

• Product Center Manager responsible for the fabrication of UO2 powder and specialty fuels that support Small Modular Reactors (SMR).
• Maintains a strong nuclear safety culture and has experienced in fuel fabrication.
• Able to easily communicate to all levels of the organization as well as to external customers.
• Well versed in Production Theory to manage and optimize factory constraints.
• Establish the operations and quality programs for new product lines at the Richland site.
• Individual with a strong nuclear safety culture and experienced in fuel fabrication.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (technical or business) or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree.
• Minimum of 10 years of related experience.
• Expert knowledge of manufacturing and quality related procedures and processes.  
• Excellent communication skills with ability to work effectively with all  levels of staff, management and customers as required.
• Ability to develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships; work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Advanced problem identification and problem resolution skills.  
• Leadership ability to manage multiple tasks and projects through subordinates.   

Total Rewards Package         

• Salary: $146,000 - $199,000 and may also include annual incentives and performance bonuses. The base salary range is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.
• Health & Wellness: Multiple medical plan options, dental & vision coverage, life insurance, long- and short-term disability, and optional supplemental plans (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, dependent life).
• Retirement: 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 sick days, and 13 paid holidays annually.
• Extra Perks: Lifestyle spending account, employer paid mental health support, education reimbursement, professional development opportunities, adoption assistance, parental leave, and employee assistance programs.

Framatome has been shaping the future of nuclear energy in the U.S. for more than 60 years. Framatome Inc. is headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, with more than 2,400 employees across North America supporting nearly every nuclear plant in the nation.

From our facilities in Virginia, Washington, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and beyond, we deliver outage services, advanced nuclear fuel technologies, and next-gen reactor innovations that keep the lights on.

At Framatome, you will join a global team committed to creating reliable, carbon-free energy. Here, you can:

• Solve complex nuclear challenges that directly impact the climate.
• Build your career through technical fellowships, leadership roles, and global opportunities.
• Do your best work in a culture that values safety, innovation, and well-being.

Framatome is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

Offers are contingent on background check and drug screen (where applicable). Positions may involve access to information subject to U.S. export control regulations; applicants must meet eligibility requirements (see DOE 810 Appendix A).

Salary : $146,000 - $199,000