Head of Operations

2 weeks ago

Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC Full time £800,000 - £1,000,000 per year

Welcome to the future of nuclear energy, where Westinghouse Electric Company is leading the field with expertise and innovation to shape the power of tomorrow.

At Westinghouse, innovation is in our DNA. We are creative. We think differently. We reimagine the possible across the nuclear industry every day.

As a Head of Operations you will lead and oversee operational activities for Plant Operations, including Fuel Manufacturing, Uranium Recovery, and Site Services. Ensure safe operations and drive strategic initiatives to improve efficiency, safety, and productivity across the Springfields site

Main Responsibilities:
  • Lead the plant, including: developing and implementing strategies to improve safety, efficiency and productivity metrics; champions adherence to safety, regulatory and company policies; analyse financial, production, maintenance, quality control, and other operational reports, to ensure business objectives are achieved.
  • Champion and promote a culture of continuous improvement through the use of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma principles, Systematic Leadership, and other tools; Identify and implement process improvements to improve operations.
  • Plan, develops and implements strategic planning of the manufacturing goals, personnel development, and business objectives; plan and schedule production activities to meet customer requirements; monitor and analyse production metrics to identify areas for improvement;
  • Deploy staff to balance individual development needs, longer term organisational development goals and to achieve maximum effectiveness for the business.
  • Manages operational budgets; identifies opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
  • Serve in critical outward facing role with direct interface to external partners including customers and regulators.

Skills and Competencies:

  • Bachelor's degree is required.
  • 10 plus years' experience in manufacturing operations or operations support functions.
  • Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing certification is preferred.

Why Westinghouse?

We know that to put forth your best effort, you need to be challenged and enjoy what you do in a supportive and respectful environment. We aim to maintain this balance by offering our employees the amenities, benefits and training they need to reach personal and professional goals.

  • Attractive remuneration
  • Great benefits for your convenience and safety:
  • Peer-to-peer recognition program.
  • Life insurance
  • DC Pension plan
  • Learning and development opportunities.
  • We encourage our employees to participate in community service events and other team-building activities to strengthen their bonds and inspire each other.

You can learn more about Westinghouse by visiting Westinghouse UK Nuclear | Westinghouse.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability.

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