Position Overview: The Material and Waste Handling Supervisor oversees daily operations, ensuring efficient material and waste movements, and maintaining accurate inventory control in direct support of High Purity Depleted Uranium (HPDU) operations. This role leads material handling staff, coordinates with the Transportation and Material Control Professional (HPDU) for incoming and outgoing shipments, controls usage and layout of the storage facility, and maintains a clean, organized work environment that supports production and logistics goals.
Direct reports to this position will be across all operational shifts.
Location: On-site in Jonesborough, TN
Your Day to Day as a Material and Wase Handling Supervisor: Supervise material handling personnel, including assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and providing coaching or corrective action as needed.
Oversee receiving, storage, staging, and shipping of HPDU materials to ensure efficient workflow and accuracy.
Maintain real-time inventory accuracy through cycle counts, audits, and proper documentation.
Ensure all equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, scanners, etc.) is operated safely and maintained properly.
Monitor storage facility layout, storage methods, and material flow to optimize space and efficiency.
Maintain shipping documents, inventory reports, and other required records.
Serve as an alternate to the Transportation and Material Control Professional as needed
Coordinate logistics with internal departments and external carriers to support production and delivery schedules.
Enforce safety policies, conduct regular inspections, and ensure proper use of PPE.
Enforce policies and regulations for low level radioactive waste storage and preparation for shipment
Resolve storage facility related issues promptly and communicate effectively with leadership.
Required Qualifications: - High school diploma or equivalent; additional logistics or supervisory training preferred.
- A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible technical experience in a directly related industry.
- NOGJ internal candidates must have at least one (1) year of experience at a BWXT facility to be considered for this role.
- Strong understanding of inventory control processes and storage facility operations.
- Ability to operate or train others on storage facility equipment.
- Good communication, teamwork, and problem solving skills.
- Basic computer skills (inventory software, spreadsheets, shipping systems).
- Ability to lift and move materials as needed and work safely in an industrial environment.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) clearance.
Preferred Qualifications: - Prior storage facility, logistics, or waste experience; leadership experience.
What We Offer: - Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
- Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance.
- Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
- An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
- The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
- Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!
Pay: $70,000 - $103,000
The base salary range for this position in Tennessee (US-TN) at the start of employment is expected to be between $70,000 and $103,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,' unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.
As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities ("BWXT" or the "Company") complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.
All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Selected applicants are required to successfully complete a pre-employment check and drug screening. In addition, the position may require the ability to obtain and maintain applicable federal eligibility requirements for access to classified/sensitive information or matter which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test, previous employment, and reference verifications.
