Shift Operations Leader (SOL) - Shop Support

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy is an industry leader for commercial nuclear fuel manufacturing. We are seeking a Shift Operations Leader for our Shop Support team.

In this role, you will embrace and manage the resources and workforce related to the operations of our powder pack and receipt, scrap pack, incinerator, shop support, decontamination, and wastewater operations teams. This team is part of the Fuel Manufacturing Operation (FMO) in the nuclear business and therefore supports activities related to the manufacturing of nuclear fuel for commercial nuclear power plants. Acting as a hands-on leader with your team, you will be responsible for safety, procedure compliance, product quality, efficient product manufacturing, and positive team member engagement.

Typical working hours are expected to be 7AM-3PM, but you must be available as needed to support the team. This may require working 12-hour shifts (days) to cover as the Emergency Interim Director. Come join our team as we continue to build on our legacy and boldly innovate to provide reliable carbon-free power to the world.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Promote team engagement, growth, ownership, and cross training by ensuring team members are provided adequate training, resources, and support to assure safe manufacturing practices in a nuclear regulated environment.
• Be responsible for meeting the team's strict EHS, product quality, and production schedule requirements.
• Assure operation planning and provide direction to support the needs of the production area.
• Develop, master knowledge, and understand all aspects of the FMO Shop Support Operations.
• Focus the team on constantly seeking opportunity for improvement through supporting, encouraging, and facilitating Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement projects.
• Work with manufacturing engineering, support functions, and FMO leadership to provide technical, quality, and production leadership.
• Promote safe and compliant team operations.
• Utilize Microsoft Office and other computer applications to perform duties as needed.
• Communicate business goals, programs, and processes to Shop Support Team.
• Support manufacturing leaders in the strategic planning of staffing, equipment, and other resources.
• Qualify for and maintain Interim Emergency Director (IED) and/or other position(s) in the Emergency Organization (EO) within 12 months of starting the role.
• Follow and enforce rules and regulations set forth by GE Power, GEH Nuclear, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), and other regulating bodies.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited college, university, or equivalent plus minimum 1 year of relevant work experience

OR

• High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work
• Work experience must include at least one of the following:
  • Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience in a nuclear, manufacturing, or technical field; OR
  • Minimum 2 years technical experience in nuclear or manufacturing operations; OR
  • Minimum 5 years of operator experience in nuclear operations

Desired Characteristics

• Prior experience as a process leader and with implementing productivity tools.
• Bachelor's Degree in a technical field.
• Experience in/knowledge of nuclear fuel manufacturing, nuclear plant operations, and/or
• the dry conversion process.
• Ability to interpret engineering documentation, such as P & IDs.
• Previous supervision experience in FMO highly desired.
• Mechanical, chemical, or ceramics engineering experience.
• Experience in manufacturing or nuclear procedure and training development.
• Proficiency and experience with the Oracle ERP, Kronos, or other relevant applications.
• Six Sigma or Lean manufacturing certification.

The base pay range for this position is $85-95k. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for bonuses, such as a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. This position is expected to close on 9/2/2025.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401 (k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Client-provided location(s): Wilmington, NC

Job ID: GE_Vernova-256422795

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-08-20T18:31:01