Operational Excellence Manager

Are you energized by improving processes, empowering teams, and building a culture where operational excellence thrives? Join us and play a key role in shaping how we work today—and how we grow tomorrow.

What You Will Do

• Lead meaningful, high‑impact process improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, and other proven methodologies

• Keep departmental procedures current, aligned, and consistently followed

• Use data analytics to uncover inefficiencies and drive informed, strategic improvements

• Define and track KPIs to monitor progress and adjust improvement strategies

• Develop, maintain, and optimize training requirements for the Manufacturing department, including a robust training matrix

• Design and deliver training programs that build organizational knowledge and support a culture of continuous improvement

• Serve as the departmental expert on corrective actions—guiding teams, leading projects, and ensuring successful, sustainable outcomes

• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to champion Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, eliminate waste, and reduce variation

• Strengthen collaboration across manufacturing, quality, regulatory, and engineering teams

• Research and introduce new technologies, tools, or methodologies that keep us ahead of industry trends

What You Will Bring

• A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field

• The ability to obtain (or current possession of) a DOE “Q” Clearance

• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple initiatives

• Excellent communication and listening skills, with a collaborative and team‑focused mindset

• Proven experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, process mapping, performance metrics, and change management

• Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems and technical/computer proficiencies

• A commitment to ethics, integrity, and building trust across teams

• Creativity, initiative, and the confidence to lead others and drive impactful outcomes

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

This position will require a pre­-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.

Centrus Energy and all subsidiaries shall abide by the applicable legal requirements. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

This position requires the successful candidate to obtain and maintain a Q security clearance.  Candidates for positions requiring a security clearance are required to be tested for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR 707.4 prior to an offer of employment being made.  In addition, once employe, employees will become part of a random drug testing program and may also be tested in the event of any incident causing injury or causing damage to property, or if it is determined that there is a reasonable suspicion the employee is under the influence of drugs or alcohol.  This position will require preemployment background check on the part of the Company and in order to receive a Q security clearance, a background investigation by the Federal government.  Subsequent Federal government reinvestigations may be required.

Centrus Energy Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer