BWXT Canada Ltd. is a world leader in design, engineering, manufacture, construction and service of nuclear power generation equipment. As a supplier of innovative, high-quality nuclear components and services we cater to a worldwide customer base. We take great pride in supplying highly engineered solutions that allow our customers to compete within the complex nuclear power generation industry.

We are recruiting for a Director, Operations for our facility in Cambridge, Ontario.

JOB PURPOSE:

To direct Shop Operations of the BWXT Canada Ltd. manufacturing facility (Cambridge). To maximize BWXT profits through the controlled investment in people, materials and equipment while ensuring commitments to safety, customer schedule and quality standards.

This position reports to the VP, Components and has direct leadership of Shop Operations with the following direct reports: Focused Shop Managers, Maintenance, Shop Scheduler and Shop Training.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Promote a safety culture that puts safety above all other requirements.
• Develop strong relationships with customers and vendors, as necessary.
• Ensure customer satisfaction, as well as create and develop plans to improve.
• Ensure compliance to customer and BWXT quality standards in all operations.
• Achieve structural schedule and delivery commitments.
• Plan complex manufacturing efforts (process, plant, equipment, capacity, people, and capacityanalysis).
• Oversee and support department managers in daily shop operations. This includes four Focus Shops along with Maintenance, Training and Health & Safety.
• Direct the fabrication of BWXT products, ensuring the manufacturing processes, systems, and finished products are consistent with respective code requirements and customer specifications.
• Direct the development and preparation of fabrication schedules for manufactured products to ensure effective production control.
• Provide leadership and coaching to the manufacturing management team, demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement and skills development.
• Work with department leaders to ensure manufacturing processes, systems and finished products are in line with quality, code and customer specifications.
• Make decisions or negotiate terms where there may be little interest in cooperating or participating.
• Evaluate employee performance and provide additional coaching and support as needed.
• Responsible for achieving targeted milestones, according to established objectives, and develop or maintain internal control systems to ensure accountability.
• Manage project execution activities within manufacturing to ensure cost effective outcomes.
• Review current production methods and costs and make recommendations for improvements.
• Develop, update & maintain favorable cost center budgets. Participation in quarterly budget reviews. Manage costs, including analysis trending and improvements.
• Review load-boards and establish cost center work-force requirements.
• Ensure onboarding and training processes are efficient and effective.
• Achieve or surpass yearly established revenue commitments.
• Use established metrics to ensure performance targets are met and work with Leadership to create new measurements as needed.
• Direct proper implementation of new manufacturing techniques, methods, systems, equipment, and facilities to promote continuous process improvement as well as cost reduction and quality enhancements.
• Work within the requirement of the Collective Agreement and BWXT policies, ensuring effective labour planning is completed to meet production requirements and support labour and employee relations.
• Drive continuous improvement employing a variety of manufacturing tools including lean six sigma.
• Continuously communicate and embody the company vision and values.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or other technical area combined with a broad business background or equivalent.
• 15 years' experience in a unionized, heavy manufacturing, OEM environment.
• Previous experience with thermal and nuclear power generation products, an asset.
• Excellent knowledge of, and commitment to, quality and safety programs.
• Superior ability to plan complex manufacturing efforts (process, plant, equipment, capacity, people, and capacity analysis).
• Excellent management, leadership and coaching skills, with experience in motivating large, diverse groups to success.
• Collective bargaining experience an asset.
• Proven success as problem solver and decision-maker.
• Excellent relationship building, communication and presentation skills.
• Successful track record in planning, executing, and achieving strategic growth plans.
• Ability to collaborate, form strong relationships with team members, and build comradery and cohesion in teams to ensure they are working toward common goals.

WHY JOIN BWXT?

• Work within the growing and exciting nuclear industry as well as with highly skilled employees!
• Competitive salaries
• Employer-paid pension plan
• Profit sharing plan
• Bonus plan
• Competitive Health and Dental benefits
• Educational Refund Program
• Life insurance… and so much more!

We thank you for your interest, however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

BWXT Canada is committed to fostering an accessible, fair, and inclusive environment where all employees are able to access goods and services while being respected and supported. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made. If you require information in a format that is accessible to you, please contact Human Resources.

The base salary range for this position in Ontario (CA-ON) at the start of employment is expected to be between $165,000 and $217,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment.

BWXT Canada Ltd. embraces diversity of thought, values individuality, encourages new perspectives and provides equal opportunity in employment for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability, or any other category protected by provincial law.