Master Black Belt

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 Master Black Belt for its Mt. Vernon, IN location!

Job Description/Duties:

• Coordinate with site leadership to identify and prioritize targeted areas of opportunity for eliminating waste and reducing variation.
• Facilitate strategic planning and project selection sessions with site management.
• Lead highly visible and complex process improvement projects.
• Motivate and direct cross-functional teams to desired results through skillful application of the LSS principles, methodologies, and tools.
• Provide technical guidance and support.
• Mentor Master Black Belts, Black Belts, Green Belts, and Yellow Belts through certification.
• Provide independent reviews for Black Belt certifications.
• Provide feedback during dry runs and attend project report-outs.
• Design, develop, and deliver training to support the LSS deployment.
• Estimate soft/hard benefits (COPQ) for a variety of process improvement projects.

Job Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must have a minimum of a bachelor degree in Engineering, Science, Business, or related field.
• Must have a minimum of ten (10) years of related experience. 
• Must have Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt certification or equivalent.
• Must have demonstrable experience as a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt with a strong track record.
• Must have demonstrable change management expertise and ability to influence and gain commitment at all organizational levels.
• Must be a talented facilitator with experience leading a variety of teams and the ability to build positive working relationships.
• Must have successful leadership experience coaching, teaching, and mentoring others.
• Must have strong demonstrable strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Must have functional experience in multiple disciplines such as engineering, manufacturing, quality, project management.
• Must have the ability to drive change; results oriented; strong business acumen; excellent communication skills; strong technical aptitude; team oriented.
• 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 in Mt. Vernon, IN. This position does not include a remote work option.

Benefits:

The Master Black Belt will work a 9/80 work week while receiving market leading pay, paid time off, paid winter holiday shutdown, educational refund plan, medical, , 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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