Orano TN, a subsidiary of Orano USA, is a leader in the U.S. market for uranium transportation logistics and used nuclear fuel pool offload, dry fuel storage, and decommissioning waste transport. Along with offices in Columbia, Maryland, Orano TN has two manufacturing facilities in North Carolina for dry storage canisters and modules. 

Job Description:

Orano TN is seeking a Plant Manager to manage operations in its nuclear fabrication group in Kernersville, NC.

The Plant Manager will plan and direct plant policies, objectives, and initiatives, with profit and loss responsibility for the site; define and execute business plans; manage the operations to ensure production compliance, efficiency, quality, delivery, safety and cost-effective management of resources.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leads the plant to achieve a safe, compliant, and productive operation that is rooted in the traits of healthy nuclear safety culture.
• Creates and implements staffing plans, promotes and mentors talents, and participates in internship program.
• Leads lean manufacturing initiatives and capital expenditure plan to improve productivity.
• Responsible for all production and facility-related expenses, and implements plan to control and reduce spending.
• Manages and evaluates the performance of management team members for compliance with established policies and objectives.
• Provides input for the strategic vision of the nuclear fabrication group, in particular staffing and investment plans to address new markets.
• Leads introduction of new products in the fabrication project management department and production line.
• Continuously assesses plant capacity and capability; plans, develops, and implements strategies for meeting production and financial goals.
• Develops and reviews operating dashboards, activity reports, and financial statements to determine progress and status in attaining objectives.
• Implements Orano group compliant policies, Orano TN policies, and required fabrication procedures; ensuring training is conducted for personnel.

All candidates must meet the following minimum requirements in order to be considered for this opportunity.  Candidates who exceed minimum qualifications may be considered for a higher level position:

• BS degree in a technical, engineering, management or business discipline; or directly-related experience in lieu of degree, including 10 years closely-related experience.
• Leadership experience in custom metal fabrication including welding, machining, and painting. 
• Must be able to read and interpret engineering and fabrication drawings and be able to develop fabrication estimates for fabrication projects. 

Orano strives to provide a total comp pkg that brings value to our employees. While the pay range lists base salary, we offer highly competitive health and wellness programs, 401(k) contributions, and industry leading paid time off.  

Please Note: The provided pay information is a guideline. Your offered salary is based upon experience, qualifications, geographic location, and market & business considerations.

Salary Range: $140,000-$180,000