Lean Kaizen Leader

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. Headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, BWXT is a 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 approximately 7,000 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. Follow us on Twitter at @BWXT and learn more at www.bwxt.com.

BWXT is currently seeking a Lean Kaizen Leader for its Barberton, OH location!

The Lean Kaizen Leader role is a tactical, hands-on, results driven role that is responsible for building and maintaining a culture of continuous improvement in the operations and salary support organizations at Nuclear Operations Group - Barberton (NOG-B). The Lean Kaizen Leader will work with cross functional teams (including operators, shop supervision, manufacturing engineers, quality engineers, etc.) to prioritize and drive performance improvements across all areas of manufacturing.

Job Responsibilities:

• Identify opportunities within the value stream to help drive improvements that tie into NOG-B's Key Performance Indicators.
• Form teams, facilitate, and document Process Kaizen events
• Define value for various work areas and groups of operations.
• Value stream map or process map processes and identify Value Add (VA) and Non-Value Add (NVA) activities. 
• Work across all levels of the organization to systematically identify and eliminate waste
• Use visual management, 5S, standard work, and other appropriate tools to eliminate waste and improve flow.
• Assist with developing and delivering Kaizen training to the general workforce

Job Qualifications/Requirements:

The position requires the ability to learn and become proficient with the use of Lean Six Sigma principles, methodologies, and tools.  The Lean Kaizen Leader will be required to attend special training prior to leading Kaizen events and will eventually be required to certify as a Lean Kaizen Leader.  Previous experience or familiarity with the Toyota Production System, Gemba Kaizen, and the Toyota Way is a plus.

• A minimum of a two year degree is required.
• A Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a technical field is preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 2 years related work experience is required
• Demonstrated leadership ability and strong interpersonal skills
• The candidate should have the ability to implement improvements and can thrive on managing a variety of Kaizen events concurrently and within deadlines
• Must be a U.S. citizen with no dual citizenship
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) clearance
• Ability to report to work at an assigned office location. This position does not include a remote work option.

Benefits:

The Lean Kaizen Leader will work a 9/80 work week while receiving market leading pay, paid time off, paid winter holiday shutdown, educational refund plan, medical, dental, vision and service-based retirement contributions with additional 401k match.

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 COVID-19 and other health and safety protocols.  As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company COVID-19 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) 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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