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Plant Manager

Orano

140k - 180k USD/year

Office

America / Caribbean / Canada, USA, North Carolina

Full Time

General information

Organization

TN Americas is a global provider of dry storage, management, and transportation for used nuclear fuel and radioactive materials.

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Location

COLUMBIA

Job details

Job description (internal)

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.

Skills and Qualifications (internal)

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

Employment Classification

Regular/Permanent

Job

G - Project Management

Customizable block no. 2

Overtime status

Exempt

Relocation

Yes

Job location

Job location

America / Caribbean / Canada, USA, North Carolina

Geolocation by area (Always put 'Yes')

No

Adress

Kernersville

Additional information

Telework/Home-office

In Office

Applicant criteria

Travel

Yes

Handled by

Primary manager

Laura ALAMILLO

Plant Manager

Office

America / Caribbean / Canada, USA, North Carolina

Full Time

140k - 180k USD/year

August 6, 2025

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