Director of Operations - Instrumentation & Control Systems (I&C)

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Director of Operations - Instrumentation & Control Systems (I&C)

Location: Hybrid / Remote requiring up to 50% travel
Reports To: VP Instrumentation and Controls North America BU

Position Summary

Framatome is seeking a Director of Operations to lead end-to-end delivery of Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) infrastructure across both safety and non-safety product lines.
This role owns manufacturing, production, equipment qualification, assembly, testing, and logistics - ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and scalability. The ideal leader will build a high-performing global team capable of delivering mission-critical solutions with nuclear-grade quality, efficiency, and safety.

See how the Instrumentation and Controls Business Unit contributes to this future: https://www.framatome.com/en/expertise/instrumentation-and-control/

Discover Lynchburg, Virginia: https://www.opportunitylynchburg.com/

Any employment offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen (as applicable).

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership
  
  
  
  • Lead full lifecycle operations for I&C systems-from manufacturing and production through qualification, testing, and shipment.
  • Manage the NA operations footprint, optimizing internal capacity and leveraging third-party subcontractors for flexible, scalable execution.
  • Drive strategies that balance growth, compliance, and execution excellence.
  • Champion Lean, Six Sigma, and process standardization to improve quality, cost, and delivery.
  • Align new product industrialization with engineering and project teams for seamless production readiness.
  
  
  
  
• Safety & Compliance
  
  
  
  • Ensure adherence to all nuclear, regulatory, and industry standards (NRC, ISO, ASME, NQA-1).
  • Foster a culture of operational discipline and safety excellence.
  • Partner with Engineering, Project, Quality, and Regulatory teams to maintain audit readiness and product integrity.
  
  
  
  
• Manufacturing & Production
  
  
  
  • Oversee capacity planning, resource allocation, and workforce development.
  • Standardize cabinet design/build and assembly for safety and non-safety systems.
  • Optimize throughput through Lean manufacturing and digital production tools.
  
  
  
  
• Qualification, Testing & Validation
  
  
  
  • Direct independent verification, validation, and qualification testing to meet nuclear licensing standards.
  • Manage system-level testing, equipment calibration, and documentation for full traceability.
  • Track KPIs for yield, reliability, and first-pass success; drive continuous improvement.
  
  
  
  
• Supply Chain, SIOP & Demand Planning
  
  
  
  • Lead end-to-end global supply chain operations-sourcing, procurement, materials, and logistics.
  • Own SIOP to align demand forecasts with production capacity and material availability.
  • Strengthen supplier partnerships and mitigate risk across critical and nuclear-grade components.
  • Optimize inventory, working capital, and on-time delivery performance.
  
  
  
  
• Digital Modernization
  
  
  
  • Drive adoption of digital manufacturing tools and data-driven operations.
  • Build infrastructure to scale next-generation I&C modernization programs.
  • Integrate advanced analytics to improve traceability, efficiency, and decision-making.
  
  
  
  
• Operational Excellence & Leadership
  
  
  
  • Lead operations to meet QCDS (Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety) objectives.
  • Manage budgets, resources, and group-level performance metrics.
  • Build and develop a high-performing, collaborative operations team.
  • Promote a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, or Supply Chain; Master's preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive leadership in operations or supply chain; 5+ years at Director level or higher.
• Experience in digital I&C systems or other regulated industries (nuclear, aerospace, defense, or energy).
• Proven success in SIOP, demand planning, and global supply chain optimization.
• Strong understanding of nuclear safety classifications, licensing, and quality standards (NRC 10 CFR 50/52, IEEE 603, IEC 61513, NQA-1).
• Demonstrated record of driving modernization, efficiency, and transformation.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Your Total Rewards Package

The range of base salary for the position is between $146,000 - $206,000, and may also include annual incentives, performance bonuses and benefits. Please note that the base salary range is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.

Framatome offers a broad employee benefits portfolio as a key component of your total rewards. This includes:

Multiple medical plans; dental and vision plans; Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment; long- and short-term disability; optional plans including dependent life, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance; retirement savings plans (401k) with employer match; paid time off including up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 days of sick leave, and 13 paid holidays; education reimbursement; adoption assistance; employee assistance programs; opportunities for professional development.

Positions within Framatome may require access to proprietary information that is subject to U.S. export control regulations. As such, the Company must ensure that any hires for these job openings fully comply with all US regulations. Foreign national applicants that are citizens or residents of countries not included on the Department of Energy's Generally Authorized Destinations list may not be eligible for immediate need positions. See list here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20810

Framatome is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.