Manufacturing Business Process Professional
Bechtel Plant Machinery Inc.

Location: Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Job Title: Manufacturing Business Process Professional

Status: Full-time Professional

Annual Salary Range: $95,760 - $152,566

*Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Job Summary

As a Manufacturing Business Process Professional at BPMI, you will establish production assurance standards of planning, coordination, and communications at all levels within the enterprise, scheduling, and controls. Work may include objectively assessing the capability of supplier production performance relative to the standards, identifying potential risks and vulnerabilities to schedule or quality performance, and assisting 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.

Essential Duties:

• Operate as the subject matter expert in the ability to assess and drive measurable improvement in one or more areas of operations including Supply Chain Management, Production Planning, and/or Lean Manufacturing for the Supplier Program and Operations Improvement team.
• Develop methods, processes, tools, and training that will be used to assess supplier's on-going ability to successfully manage their production operation.
• Develop supplier production operations management prioritization schema and risk assessment tools to leverage best practices for supply chain management performance.
• Assist with development of minimum required objective evidence from suppliers that demonstrates on-going production operations management 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.
  • Ensure known requirements for production operations management are present: skills, systems, processes, personnel, and other resource capacity.
  • Provide unbiased, independent evaluation of project prospects for success.
  • Ensure that production operations risks are collected, prioritized, and mitigated.
  • Resolve issues with struggling suppliers.
  • Execute the overall supplier oversight function in concert with BPMI Supplier Quality Assurance team and sponsoring equipment department.
  • Analyze the quality programs (i.e. ISO, systems, and procedures) of suppliers to assess their capability to manufacture quality components efficiently.
• The essential duties identified are representative but not intended to be an exhaustive or inclusive list of all the responsibilities of the position.

What You Can Expect:

• A culture that values people through recognition of accomplishments, work-life balance, and a sense of community.
• A diverse group of talented individuals working toward the common goal of supporting the United States Navy in their pursuit of national security.
• Competitive and attractive pay and benefits with a stable organization.
• Opportunities to participate in BPMI sponsored committees and clubs, each with their own mission and purpose.
• Career advancement and professional development programs.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality or other related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Six (6) years of relevant experience including three (3) years of Production or Operations Management experience manufacturing complex, highly engineered electrical or mechanical equipment.
• Fourteen (14) or more years of completed education and/or relevant experience may be considered to satisfy educational and years of experience requirements.
• Requires a security clearance; however, all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy security clearance is required.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt is preferred.
• Experience implementing the Lean Principles (such as Visual Factory, Lean Management, Focused Improvement, Teamwork, and 5S).
• Familiarity with PLM, ERP, MRP, and MES systems and workflows.
• Production planning experience.
• Supply Chain Management knowledge/experience.
• ISO Lead Auditor Certificate.
• Clear, concise, and timely communication.

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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