
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
Welcome to the Manufacturing Department at the world's safest and most efficient Nuclear Fuel Factory. We are 250 employees organized across nine units, responsible for the entire manufacturing process from raw material to finished nuclear fuel assemblies. Our operations encompass nearly every type of manufacturing process.
We are now looking for a leader for our Fuel Channels Manufacturing unit. This area manufactures fuel channels and for nuclear fuel assemblies delivered to Sweden, Europe, and other parts of the world. The operation consists of three manufacturing lines with partly shared and partly separate operations and production stages.
About the role:
You will enter a senior management role with a primary focus on the strategic and tactical development of the unit, while also carrying overall operational responsibility. You will be part of the Manufacturing Leadership Team together with five other Unit Managers.
You will lead a team of 45 employees. You will have two production supervisors reporting to you, who have direct personnel in the factory. Together, you will ensure the unit's progress toward the factory's long-term objectives.
The unit includes a wide range of manufacturing processes, such as bending, machining, automated welding, assembly, measurement and inspection, heat treatment operations and several outsourced manufacturing stages carried out by subcontractors.
You will report to the Manufacturing Manager and be located at the Fuel factory in Västerås. You will work on-site.
We are looking for someone with the ability to inspire and motivate others while maintaining focus on safety, quality, and delivery goals.
We believe that the combination of technically complex challenges and the dynamic pace of a production environment motivates you.
Welcome with your application including CV and cover letter. We will go through applications and start interviews after August 17th.
Security vetting is carried out as part of the recruitment process.
For more information about the role, please contact the hiring manager, David Strandler at strandd@westinghouse.com or +46 76 636 15 03.
This role belongs to the union agreement Teknikavtalet.
Union representatives:
Akademikerförening på 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
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.
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