Director, Supply Chain Operations

TerraPower LLC.

$216K — $325K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering; advanced degree preferred.
  • 15+ years in supply chain operations, with 5+ years in nuclear, aerospace, or regulated industries.
  • Experience managing complex supply chains for large energy or industrial projects.
  • Deep knowledge of nuclear quality standards and compliance requirements (ASME NQA-1).
  • Proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee complete supply chain execution for critical nuclear components and equipment.
  • Manage supplier performance, ensuring timely delivery and corrective actions are in place.
  • Develop logistics and warehousing strategies for modular construction sites.
  • Handle supply chain systems, including ERP integration and forecasting for nuclear items.
  • Drive continuous improvement in cost, quality, and delivery across the supplier network.
  • Collaborate with the Director of Supply Chain Strategy to transition qualified suppliers to operations.
  • Lead a team focused on expediting, quality surveillance, and field material support.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation with access to discretionary short-term incentives.
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental benefits, including life and disability options.
  • Parental leave and a strong 401k plan to support future financial health.
  • Generous paid time off (21 days annually) and a holiday schedule (10 paid holidays).
  • Relocation assistance provided for new hires.
  • Opportunities for professional and educational development.
Full Job Description
Director, Supply Chain Operations

TerraPower is seeking a Director of Supply Chain Operations to lead the day-to-day execution of TerraPower's global supply chain for the Natrium sodium-cooled fast reactor program.

You'll run the operational side of supply chain, including managing supplier delivery, material flow, logistics, inventory, and performance with a goal to ensuring the Natrium demonstration plant and the future commercial fleet stays on schedule and on budget. This role will report directly to the VP, Commercial Supply Chain.

Responsibilities
  • Own end-to-end supply chain execution for all critical nuclear components, modules, fuel, and balance-of-plant equipment.
  • Lead supplier performance management, on-time delivery tracking, and corrective action programs.
  • Build and run the logistics, warehousing, and material kitting strategy for modular construction sites.
  • Manage supply chain systems, ERP integration, planning, and forecasting for long-lead nuclear items.
  • Drive continuous improvement in cost, quality, and delivery across the entire supplier network.
  • Partner closely with the Director of Supply Chain Strategy to hand off qualified suppliers into live execution.
  • Lead a team responsible for expediting, quality surveillance, and field material support.

Key Qualifications and Skills
  • Bachelor's degree (Supply Chain, Business or Engineering) required; advanced degree preferred. Supply chain certification preferred.
  • 15+ years in supply chain operations, with at least 5 years in nuclear, aerospace, or other highly regulated industries.
  • Strong experience managing complex, long-lead item supply chains for large energy or industrial projects.
  • Deep knowledge of nuclear quality standards, ASME NQA-1, and supply chain compliance.
  • Proven ability to build, develop and lead high-performing operational teams.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Job Functions:

Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position. These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job which the employee must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation. Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the applicant has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations. An applicant's ability to perform and/or tolerate these actions and conditions will be discussed and workplace accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis following an individualized assessment of the applicant and other considerations, including but not limited to any governing safety standards.
  • Motor Abilities: Sitting for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)
  • Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds.
  • Repetitive work: Prolonged
  • Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work
  • Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hours/day
  • Travel required 0-10%

TerraPower's technology is controlled for export by various agencies of the U.S. Government. TerraPower must evaluate applicants who are foreign nationals (other than asylees, refugees, or lawful permanent residents) in accordance with U.S. Government export control requirements. To facilitate TerraPower's export control reviews, you will be asked as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or national, asylee, refugee, or lawful permanent resident of the United States. Government export authorization approval times vary. Based on the business needs for a particular position, TerraPower may not consider a foreign national from a country if it is impracticable to obtain timely Government export approval.

Job details

Salary Range:$216,695 - $325,042

* We typically place offers in the lower to middle portion of the range to maintain internal equity and allow room for growth. Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected individual's qualifications experience. This range is specific to Washington State.

Benefits:
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments
  • Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits
    • Medical
    • Vision
    • Dental
    • Life and Disability
    • Gender Affirmation Benefits
  • Parental Leave
  • 401k Plan
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
    • 21 days of annually accrued PTO
  • Generous Holiday Schedule
    • 10 paid holidays
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional and Educational Support Opportunities

TerraPower Career and Benefits information: https://www.terrapower.com/contact-us/careers/

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