OpEx Black Belt

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 . Follow us on LinkedIn , X , Facebook and Instagram .

Join Our Dynamic Team at BWXT as an Operational Excellence Black Belt!

Are you ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact? BWXT is excited to announce that we are seeking an exceptional Operational Excellence Black Belt to join our innovative team in Lynchburg, VA !

As a Black Belt at BWXT, you won't just lead process improvement teams; you'll be at the forefront of driving transformative change across our organization. Utilizing Lean Six Sigma (LSS) principles, methodologies, and tools, you will guide your teams to achieve groundbreaking improvement objectives, ensuring quality and efficiency in everything we do.

What Makes This Role Exciting?

Empower Your Team: Engage and energize your team members, drawing from their experience and knowledge to validate high-quality data and enhance processes.

Data-Driven Impact: Interpret data, conduct experiments, and identify opportunities for improvements that matter, making a tangible difference in the way we work.

Visibility and Representation: Be the voice of your team! Share progress with management, making recommendations that are backed by solid analysis.

Foster Continuous Improvement: By sharing your expertise and knowledge, you'll cultivate a culture of continuous improvement that empowers everyone in the organization.

Your Journey with Us - Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Master LSS Principles: Develops deep expertise in Lean Six Sigma principles, methodologies, and tools to lead impactful projects.
• Drive Measurable Results: Executes projects delivering visible improvements in quality, delivery, and cost.
• Build Lasting Relationships: Connects and collaborates with managers and supervisors while educating them on the value of LSS.
• Facilitate Effective Meetings: Leads team discussions that encourage valuable input and inspire collaboration.
• Champion Your Team's Success: Works closely with project Champions to navigate obstacles and secures essential resources for your team.
• Mentor and Coach: Shares your knowledge by coaching Black Belt candidates, Yellow Belts, and team members while promoting ownership of projects.
• Celebrate Achievements: Ensures that your team's efforts and successes are publicly acknowledged and celebrated.

Required Qualifications:

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Leadership and Interpersonal Skills: Must demonstrate a strong potential for leadership and the ability to build effective relationships.
• Problem Solving with Ease: Ability to lead teams through challenging situations and propose impactful improvements.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities to positively influence stakeholders.
• Clearance Requirements: Must be a U.S. citizen with no dual citizenship and possess ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an ABET accredited institution in a technical degree (e.g., engineering, physics, or mathematics).
• Five (5) plus years experience including variety of experiences.
• Experience in the nuclear industry!

Pay: $66,000 - $101,000

The base salary range for this position in Virginia (US-VA) at the start of employment is expected to be between $66,000 and $101,000 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. 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.

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 [email protected].