Supplier Program and Operations Improvement Specialist
Bechtel Plant Machinery Inc.

Location: Monroeville, PA

Job Title: Supplier Program and Operations Improvement Specialist

Career Level: Advanced Professional | Senior Professional | Principal Professional

Status: Full Time

Job Code: 05PEOE | 06PEOE | 07PEOE

Annual Salary Range: $82,488 - $127,032 | $93,336 - $144,672 | $105,612 - 164,760

Summary

Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc. (BPMI) is a project engineering organization supporting the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. BPMI provides design, manufacturing, and supply chain management of the fabrication, testing, delivery, installation, and field support of nuclear power plant components installed in submarines and aircraft carriers. In addition, BPMI provides upgraded replacement components in support of refueling and overhaul activities, and aids in the ultimate storage and disposition of spent naval fuel. BPMI also delivers information technology and operational solutions to the Nuclear Navy, enabling them to fulfill their critical mission.

BPMI is seeking several mission driven individuals to help create and lead our newly formed Supplier Program and Operations Improvement team in Monroeville, PA location, just a few miles from Pittsburgh. This team will play a critical role in helping improve the supply base support of the Nuclear Navy's growing capacity and operational readiness needs.

The Supplier Program and Operations Improvement team has the overall responsibility to establish production assurance standards of planning, coordination, scheduling and controls; objectively assess the capability of supplier production performance relative to the standards; identify potential risks and vulnerabilities to schedule or quality performance; and assist internal equipment departments with their cognizant production contracts to assure all Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program delivery requirements including production performance and delivery are met or exceeded.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Development of methods, processes, tools, and training that will be used to assess suppliers on-going ability to successfully manage production.
  
• Developing supplier prioritization schema and risk assessment tools to leverage best practices for production performance
  
• Assist with the development of minimum required objective evidence from suppliers that demonstrates on-going production system health. This will include on-site assessments at BPMI suppliers.
  
• Provide advice, guidance, information, and support to equipment departments regarding:
  
  • Assessment of risks and strengths of new and existing production contracts.
    
  • Ensuring known requirements for production assurance are present - skills, systems, processes, personnel and other resource capacity.
    
  • Providing unbiased, independent evaluation of project prospects for success.
    
  • Ensuring that production risks are collected, prioritized, and mitigated.
    
  • Resolution of issues with struggling suppliers
    
• Executing the overall supplier oversight function in concert with the BPMI supplier quality assurance team.
  

What You Can Expect

• Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to the United States Navy and global security.
  
• Top-notch, dedicated colleagues.
  
• Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization.
  
• Career advancement and professional development programs.
  
• Work-life balance fostered through flexible work opportunities and wellness initiatives.
  

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in related technical field (preferably Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering) from an accredited college or university. Twelve (12) or more years of completed education and/or relevant experience may be considered to satisfy educational and years-of-experience requirements.
  
• 3 years of Production or Operations Management experience in the manufacture of complex, highly engineered electrical or mechanical equipment.
  
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or equivalent Continuous Improvement work.
  
• Ability to attain a Department of Energy Security Clearance
  

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Familiarity with PLM, ERP, MRP and MES systems and workflows.
  
• Project management experience.
  
• Supply Chain Management knowledge/experience.
  

Other Job Requirements:

• Ability to both independently assess situations as well as team with others at all level of an organization.
  
• Solid oral and written communication skills.
  
• Strong problem-solving skills.
  
• Some travel required (estimated at 10-25%)
  

Why BPMI?

Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc. (BPMI) is a project engineering organization supporting the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. BPMI provides design, manufacturing, and supply chain management of the fabrication, testing, delivery, installation, and field support of nuclear power plant components installed in submarines and aircraft carriers. In addition, BPMI provides upgraded replacement components in support of refueling and overhaul activities, and aids in the ultimate storage and disposition of spent naval fuel. BPMI also delivers information technology and operational solutions to the Nuclear Navy, enabling them to fulfill their critical mission.

BPMI is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you will be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

BPMI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

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