Production Control Manager

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. 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 restoration and operations management at 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. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.

Welcome to BWXT

We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We required a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.

Position Overview:

As our Production Support Manager, you will report to the Sr. Manager of Programs and will be responsible for management and direction of the warehouse and logistics functions for the Jonesborough facility.

Location: 

Jonesborough, Tennessee

Your Day to Day as a Production Support Manager – BWXT NOGJ: 

• Supervises the activities of warehousing, shipping, receiving and/or transportation

• Supervises the preparation and maintenance of records and reports covering the acceptance of materials, parts, and equipment from suppliers, including the identification and verification of supplier data

• Programs the proper type of warehousing for a broad range of equipment, materials, and conditions

• Plans and coordinates the in-process store activity to prepare and deliver required quantities of materials to their point of use

• Responsible for conducting continuous cycle and periodic physical inventory of all stock on-hand

• Ensures proper identification of all stock, handling requirements and special storage requirements in keeping with security and safety directives and government laws and regulations

• Controls release of materials and/or tools and equipment, including the issuing of proper documentation
• Maintains continuous safety surveillance, and instructs and investigates safety problems

• Coordinates with operating production or engineering personnel to resolve problems, expedite deliveries of tools, materials, supplies, and to determine priorities

• Prepares reports and maintains records regarding unit's activities including work in process, activities completed, machine and material utilization and employee work time

• Manages and coordinates one or more production support functions to meet the Company’s production goals

• Provides administrative leadership to issues and concept definitions critical to the maintenance of the Company’s business posture

• Advises direct reports in the resolution of operational problems based on specific goals, and Company policies

• Establishes operational policies which affect direct report multi-level functional groups

• Interprets, executes, and recommends policy changes

• Submits and administers operational budgets, schedules, and commitments

• Manages and administers all property and safety guidelines and requirements

• Prepares workload projections and ensures integration of plans and schedules with current and proposed programs

• Establishes manpower, material and facilities needs to support assigned functions

• Develops and implements cost reduction programs as appropriate for production support requirements

• Responsible for monitoring program status and evaluating actual performance versus schedules

• Coordinate with appropriate departments and determine priorities, resolve problems, and expedite deliveries of materials and supplies

• Acts as resource person to subordinate personnel and associate departments in the application and interpretation of BWXT NOGJ policy, management directives, standard practices as well as engineering, military, Federal, state and local codes, standards and specifications as they relate to assigned areas

• Erroneous decisions or recommendations or failure to complete assignments would normally result in serious delays to assigned projects with considerable expenditure of time, human resources, and funds without jeopardizing future business activity

• Maintains contacts with inter-organizational and external representatives. May participates in briefings and technical meetings for internal and external representatives concerning specific and/or organizational projects or operations

Required Qualifications:

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree or technical school equivalent and 5 years of supervisory/leadership experience in related area/field.

• Experience with Oracle or SAP, and MS Office

• Must have a high consciousness for personnel, facility and equipment safety

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

• Project management skills

• Supervisory and administrative skills including the ability to select, appraise, motivate and develop subordinates

• Ability to provide effective direction, leadership and work effectively in a team environment

• Demonstrated abilities to plan, prioritize and delegate work assignments

• Knowledge of all safety and industrial hygiene regulations and requirements for assigned activities

• Knowledge of all pertinent Federal, state and local regulations, codes and guidelines as they related to assigned activities

• Skills and abilities to provide functional and administrative guidance for activities in defined scope of responsibilities

• Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of management and individual contributors

• Maintain tracking and reporting of all DU shipments for DoD/DoE material including 741, 742, 742C and related forms.  Submitting required reports as needed to Nuclear Materials Management and Safeguards Systems (NMMSS).

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

• The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DOD) or Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance

• US Citizenship with no dual citizenship  

What We Offer: 

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
• The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!

Pay: $$98,000.00 - $$154,000.00

The base salary range for this position in Tennessee (US-TN) at the start of employment is expected to be between $$98,000.00 and $$154,000.00 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. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,’ unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement.  The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.

As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols.  As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

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) ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test and previous employment reference verifications.

BWXT 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, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status.

BWX Technologies, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (BWXT) is not responsible for and does not accept any liability for fees or other costs associated with resumes or candidates presented by recruiters or employment agencies, unless a binding, written recruitment agreement between BWXT and the recruiter or agency exists prior to the presentation of candidates or resumes to BWXT and includes the specific services, job openings, and fees to be paid (“Agreement”). BWXT may consider any candidate for whom a recruiter or agency has submitted an unsolicited resume and explicitly reserves the right to hire such candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency unless an Agreement is in place prior to presentation and such Agreement explicitly encompasses the job opening for which such fees or costs are sought. An email, verbal or other informal contact with any person within BWXT will not create a binding agreement. Agencies or recruiters without an Agreement are directed not to contact any hiring managers of BWXT with recruiting inquiries or resumes. Recruiters and agencies interested in partnering with BWXT may contact BWXT’s Talent Acquisition team at talent_acquisition@bwxt.com.