Value Stream Organization Specialist

Location: Oak Ridge TN
Job Title: Value Stream Organization Specialist
Career Level: Specialist
Job Specialty: Nuclear/High Hazard Operations

What Youll Do

The Value Stream Organization (VSO) Specialist role is an exciting dynamic and fast-paced position which will allow you to spend considerable time within the Y-12 Production facilities interfacing with all levels (Floor level to Director) of the Capability Area (CA).

The VSO Specialist will work closely with CA leadership to identify opportunities and implement strategic continuous improvement initiatives as well as support the Tiered Escalation process 5S activities & Plant Directed Research and Development (PDRD) projects. Improvement efforts may include safety security digital modernization mission delivery and quality of life. The VSO Specialist role requires significant interfacing with various Y-12 support organizations including ES&H Programs Engineering EP&C Quality and Security.

The VSO Specialist will be involved with mission critical initiatives that involve senior level engagement which will provide an array of exposure and experience. The VSO Specialist will be expected to create and deliver presentations to various levels of management including the Executive Leadership Team.

Responsibility:

Tiered Escalation

• Integrates into CA tier meetings and takes actions when appropriate.
• SME for the tiered escalation process and ensures proper communication throughout the CA.
• Implements tactical improvements for maturity of the tiered escalation process.

Continuous Improvement

• Serves as the focal point for improvement activities for assigned CA.
• Actively participates in VSET activities and takes assigned actions.
• Identifies opportunities within assigned area and works with teams to implement sustainable solutions.
• Leads tactical digital modernization projects.
• Facilitates maturation of 5S activities within the CA.
• Develops tools for visualizing performance metrics in order to make data-driven decisions.
• Helps establish consistency and alignment across CA for communication and improvement efforts.

Mission Delivery

• Coordinates complex initiatives that may directly impact customer goals.
• Serves as an Action Officer to mission critical/time sensitive issues.
• Demonstrates leadership within their assigned CA and the ability to influence without authority.
• Maintains a customer-focused mindset with real-time response to customer needs.
• Works closely with Production Integration Managers in support of assigned CA.

Accountabilities:

• To the VSO Specialist Manager and Production Integration Director for the implementation of initiatives.
• To the assigned CA Leadership (Directors PSMs and Supervisors) for managing the tools necessary to maintain efficient escalation within the CA and setting priorities for continuous improvement initiatives.
• To the CA employees for the implementation of improvements removal of frustrations and improving productivity or quality of life.

What You Can Expect

• Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security.
• Top-notch dedicated colleagues.
• Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization.
• Career advancement and professional development programs.
• Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelors degree: Minimum 4 years of relevant experience.
• OR Masters degree: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• OR PhD: No experience.
• Twelve or more years of education and/or relevant experience will be considered to satisfy education and years-of experience requirements for this posting.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Must be able to coordinate complex projects and initiatives.
• Must be able to effectively communicate across all Production and support organizations.
• Must have experience working in a manufacturing/production environment.
• Must be able to lead teams/groups without direct supervision.
• Ten or more years in a nuclear or high hazard environment experience is strongly preferred.
• Leadership and/or significant support roles in a nuclear facility.
• Self-starting individual that can exercise sound judgement while dealing with competing priorities.
• Strong project management skills from the development stage to full implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to generate and provide high level briefings to internal and external customers.
• Ability to work complex changes with an understanding of the ADKAR process.
• Experience with data visualization software such as Tableau.
• Extensive experience utilizing Lean methodology or Black Belt certification.

Why Y-12

You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan prescription drug plan vision plan dental plan employer matched 401(k) savings plan disability coverage education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace at Y-12 you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.

Notes

The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.

If a range of Career Levels is posted i.e. Senior Associate to Senior Specialist internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.

Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.

Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph pursuant to 10CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply.

CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical drug screening and background investigation. As an employee you may 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.

CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin protected veteran status or disability.

Required Experience:

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