Work Control Manager

We are currently seeking a work control manager in our Nuclear Components Manufacturing group within our Nuclear Power Plants business unit. Based out of Newington, New Hampshire, the Nuclear Components Manufacturing plant manufactures specialty equipment for new nuclear power plants and major replacement projects.In this position, a work control manager can expect to perform the following duties:- Develops T-0 work scope and schedules for the assigned work weeks.- Coordinates with Project Engineers to ensure completeness of final work packages including completed Work Preparation Sheets.- Monitors the status of work package preparations and updates databases with latest information.- Confirms T-0 work scope is ready to work at the end of the scheduled freeze.- Provides work packages to Shop Supervisors/Leads for approved scopes.- Coordinates with Shop Supervisors for manpower availabilities to cover all shifts.- Coordinates all tasks within an assigned work week to resolve any conflict that may obstruct adherence to that weeks schedule. - Confirms internal and external resources are balanced against the required workload for T-0 week.- Reviews new CAPS for adequacy and potential impacts to plant or work week schedule. - Coordinates any scope changes with the other Work Week Managers ensuring optimum delivery, (i.e. resources, materials availability etc.).- Monitors resource utilization through execution phase and takes appropriate action as necessary.- Identifies and ensures the development of contingency plans and implements as needed.- Identifies and implements as necessary provisional work (i.e. fall-back or low priority work).- Works with Schedulers and Tech Support Coordinator to ensure accuracy of scope and schedule products.- Ensures emergent work is appropriately risk assessed, resourced and scheduled in T-0 for optimum delivery.- Chairs Work Week preparation meetings (T-Meetings).- Reviews shop feedback for completed work packages.- Provides update against the schedule to the daily meeting.- Closes orders in SAP. (TECO) ensuring historical information is included.- Collates all necessary information to support T+1 critique.- Identifies process breakdowns via CAPS..The successful candidate would be familiar with and/or have experience with the following:- Strong communication skills, interpersonal skills and change management skills are required.- Candidates must understand all aspects of production control, scheduling and material flow from order entry to shipment. - Must possess a working knowledge of Primavera P3 scheduling tools or similar scheduling tools. - Must have a safe work record and understand a safe environment. Westinghouse technology is the basis for nearly half of the world's nuclear power plants. We are committed to ensuring that nuclear power remains a clean, safe, and environmentally sound way to produce electricity. Westinghouse welcomes enthusiastic, dedicated, and innovative individuals with a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, STD & LTD, Life & Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Savings Plan, Pension Plan and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities. EOE/Affirmative Action Join us in energizing our world! LOCATION: Newington STATUS: Full Time, Employee JOB CATEGORY: Project/Program Management REFERENCE CODE: 6560BR Westinghouse Fast Facts: Westinghouse technology is the basis for nearly 50 percent of the world's operating commercial nuclear power plants. Our primary vision is to be the customers' choice to supply leading-edge nuclear technology to satisfy the world's growing demand for energy. We strive to do this by: Acting with integrity and respect for others Being safe and environmentally responsible Committing to achieving success for our customers Delivering value and profit Excelling in our operations Westinghouse serves the needs of utility, government, and industrial customers in power-related industries through three distinct businesses: Nuclear Services, Nuclear Fuel, and Nuclear Power Plants. Nuclear energy originates from the splitting of uranium atoms in a process called fission. At the power plant, the fission process is used to generate heat for producing steam, which is used by a turbine to generate electricity. Click here to see "How a Nuclear Plant Works" The Westinghouse AP1000 is ready for global use. China will build four AP1000s, beginning in 2009. The AP1000 has also passed all the steps for compliance with European Utility Requirements. And, the AP1000 is the only Generation III+ plant to receive design certification my the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission, with many US utilities already having selected the AP1000 as their technology of choice.