Sr Manufacturing Manager 3 - Uranium Material Accounting & Management

Location: Wilmington NC USA

Job Description Summary

We are seeking an experienced specialist to lead uranium materials planning, accounting, and compliance for our nuclear fuel operations. In this role, you will develop integrated material plans, maintain rigorous book-to-physical inventory controls, and ensure full compliance with NRC and international safeguards requirements. Partnering closely with the Uranium Manager and cross-functional teams, you will safeguard material traceability from receipt through shipment while optimizing working capital, operational reliability, and regulatory readiness.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the integrated uranium materials plan to support production schedules, customer demand, and forecasts in alignment with the Uranium Manager.
• Execute day-to-day material transactions, receipts, and transfers with accuracy in ERP/MRP and nuclear material accounting systems.
• Manage the uranium material accounting framework, including physical inventory controls, book-to-physical reconciliation, and variance management.
• Ensure complete traceability of uranium material through conversion, enrichment, fabrication, and shipment with required isotopic attributes.
• Assist with material balance area (MBA) management, mass balance calculations, and anomaly resolution.
• Ensure all planning and execution activities comply with NRC regulations, international safeguards agreements, export controls, and GE Vernova safety standards.
• Prepare and validate data inputs for regulatory and safeguards reports, including material balance and inventory change reports.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Commercial, Finance, EHS, Quality, and Regulatory Affairs to align uranium planning with production and regulatory needs.
• Provide uranium availability, inventory position, and cost insights to support commercial negotiations and contract execution.
• Lead or support root cause analyses and corrective action plans for material accounting discrepancies or process deviations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives (LEAN, Six Sigma) to increase accuracy, automation, and efficiency in material accounting processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Finance, Business, or a related field, with 8–10 years of experience in materials management, supply chain, operations, or the nuclear fuel cycle.
• Demonstrated expertise in inventory management, materials planning, and enterprise ERP/MRP systems.
• Proven record of compliance, audit readiness, and working within highly regulated environments such as nuclear, defense, or aerospace.
• Eligibility to work in the United States and to obtain or maintain required clearances or authorizations for handling controlled nuclear information and materials.

Desired Characteristics

Direct experience in nuclear fuel fabrication, uranium conversion or enrichment, nuclear material control and accounting (MC&A), or uranium finance.

Working knowledge of nuclear regulatory frameworks, export controls, and safeguards requirements (e.g., NRC, IAEA).

Strong track record as an individual contributor influencing cross-functional decisions and managing complex material flows under high regulatory scrutiny.

Familiarity with LEAN/Six Sigma methodologies, advanced inventory forecasting, and continuous improvement tools.

Work Environment and Additional Information

Based at or near a nuclear fuel fabrication facility, with potential periodic presence in controlled or radiological areas subject to training and authorization.

Must complete and maintain all required training for nuclear material management, safeguards, and site safety requirements.

Travel: Approximately less than 5% to other GE Vernova sites, suppliers, conferences, and regulatory meetings as needed.

The base pay range for this position is $104,600-174,400 USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for a 15% performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity.

*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $104,600.00 and $174,400.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on October 29, 2026.

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.

Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.