Production leader

At Westinghouse Electric Company, we are pioneers in nuclear technology and our technology is the basis for nearly half of the world's commercial nuclear power plants in operation. Today, we are also building several new reactors that contribute to more fossil-free energy. Globally, we have over 10,000 employees in 19 countries, of which 1,000 are at our Swedish workplaces in Västerås and Täby. Our Swedish operations were founded in 1969 and supply nuclear fuel as well as products and services in automation, maintenance, testing and decommissioning for customers around the world. Read more about us www.westinghousenuclear.com.

Production Leader

Are you good at building motivated and productive teams? We are now looking for a leader who excels in production. Here you get to be part of the Fuel Factory's journey of change with focus on automation and digitalization.
 

Welcome to BP Fuel Production and BPK Conversion. We are 35 employees in areas such as manufacturing, production development, management and planning. We work together to safely, efficient and with high quality deliver converted uranium powder for sale and to manufacture fuel chunks from the next step in fuel production. You will work with colleagues in facility management, quality and safety to mention a few.

In the role of Production Manager you will have an important role in coaching and leading the team towards achieving the unit's results concerning safety, quality, production volume, cost, staffing, employee development and improvement work.
 

Your contribution to the transition to fossil-free energy

As a Production Manager, your main responsibilities is the team, including the work environment. This includes tasks such as:

• Leading the daily meetings

• Responsible for reporting, process control and follow-up of operational metrics

• Staffing and training responsibilities for the team

• Lead continuous improvement

• Coach employees

• Administrative tasks
   

You are also part of the units' management team, which in addition to you, consists of, among other things, production developers, processors/planners, technical support, quality coordinator, and is led by the operations manager.

You will work onsite at the Fuel Factory in Västerås.

We are looking for you

To succeed here, we believe that you have previous experience working as a production manager with employee responsibility in the manufacturing industry, or experience in another leading role. We are looking for you that recognize yourself in our core values of safety, quality, integrity and credibility.
 

We also believe that you are motivated to coach and develop your employees and our business. As you will have some administrative elements in the role, we would like you to feel comfortable at your desk and on the production floor where you can deal with frequently asked questions related to production and the order of priority Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost-effectiveness.

Qualifications

• 3+ year of experience in the role of production manager with personnel responsibility in the manufacturing industry. Alternatively, leadership interest and experience from another leading role.

• Full professional proficiency in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.
   

Meritorious

• Knowledge in Lean Manufacturing

• Knowledge in Automation and Digital Solutions

• Knowledge of change management

• Understanding of how the processes as a whole are run for optimal production outcome

• Understanding of how the different processes at BPK are connected and affect each other.

• Knowledge of the regulatory requirements that are set for the conversion

• Be able to train operators in the conversion processes and support processes

Do you recognize yourself? Apply today!

Welcome with your application consisting of CV and cover letter. Selection and interviews take place on an ongoing basis and the last day to apply is May 4th!

Security clearance is carried out as part of the recruitment process.   

You will report to Daniel Hesht. For more information about the position, you are welcome to contact Daniel, Phone +46 21-34 79 57 or heshtd@westinghouse.com

Agreement area

This position belongs to the Technology Agreement SI/Unionen/Ledarna.

Union representatives

Akademikerförening at Westinghouse (AFW): Anna Lundgren, +46 21 347825, AFW@westinghouse.com

Unionen: Maria Gunnarsson, +46 21 347 595, gunnarmm@westinghouse.com

IF Metall: Zlatko Grbic, +46 732 367 035, grbicz@westinghouse.com 

We offer: 

At Westinghouse, we offer an inspiring work environment in a high-tech industry. You will be a part of a network of global experts from several different areas and we offer great opportunities for competence development and career growth, both in Sweden and abroad.    As a member of our team, you will work together with engaged colleagues and be a part of an environment that is both challenging and supportive. Many of our positions are based in activity-based environments which enables a flexible workplace. 

At Westinghouse, we have a strong safety culture. 

Westinghouse is an employer that treats everyone equally.

Some of the benefits employees in the Sweden can expect:

• Wellness Allowance
• Flexible pay opportunities via our Benefit portal
• Work hour reduction (ATF) and occupational pension (ITP)
• ASB Insurance: compensation for the cost of health care, dental care hearing aids, glasses and more
• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• Employee Referral Program: potential for employees to earn a monetary award for referring other qualified candidates to Westinghouse