Job Description

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven . H eadquartered in Lynchburg, Va., BWXT provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for national security, clean energy, environmental remediation, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With approximately 6,650 employees, BWXT has 12 major operating sites in the U.S. and Canada. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental remediation and nuclear operations management at more than a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. Follow us on Twitter at @BWXTech and learn more at .

Superintendent, Large Machine Shop - BWX Technologies, Inc. - Barberton, Ohio

Job Overview:

As the Superintendent of the Large Machine Shop, you will be pivotal in shaping the strategic direction of our production operations. Your primary responsibility will be to lead and optimize all activities within the production areas, ensuring alignment with organizational goals while driving efficiency, safety, and quality throughout the manufacturing process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct and coordinate all production activities, guaranteeing adherence to safety, quality, scheduling, and cost objectives within assigned cost centers.
• Develop and implement strategic initiatives for continuous improvement across all operational functions, influencing long-term growth and optimizing expense management. Where appropriate, develop and implement innovative machining techniques or technologies to improve quality, schedule and cost performance
• Enhance coordination and collaboration among manufacturing functions, delivering effective support across shop-to-shop interfaces.
• Interpret, implement, and uphold all corporate and divisional policies relevant to production activities, ensuring compliance and consistency throughout the organization.
• Manage labor relations at the shop level by collaborating with union representatives and labor relations personnel, fostering a positive workplace culture and efficient communication.
• Strategically oversee production to ensure the timely fulfillment of production schedules while maintaining competitive fabrication spans that align with budgetary expectations.
• Assess and manage shop manpower and equipment requirements, including acquisitions, justifications, maintenance, disposal, utilization, and curtailment to align with operational schedules and budgetary constraints.
• Spearhead the identification and development of supervisory personnel, promoting effective hiring, training, development, coding, and assignment to elevate operational efficiency and utilization.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of operations leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.

• A minimum of 15 years of experience in a metal cutting environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Industrial Management, or a related field, or 10 years equivalent experience; an advanced degree is preferred.

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Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Position requires U.S. Citizenship (with no dual citizenship) and ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation and previous employment reference verifications.

BWXT supports diversity and is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or veteran status.

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