Head of Operational Excellence

Urenco Global; Capenhurst; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance (£14,702 pa)

Annual leave 25 days (+1 day per 2y, 5

Private medical and dental cover

Pension scheme (up to 16% employer)

Flexible benefits

Training and development

Bonus scheme

Job summary

Urenco, a global leader in low carbon energy, is hiring a Head of Operational Excellence for Capenhurst. Based on-site, you will drive the transformation of performance through continuous improvement, standardised management systems, and behavioural change programmes that boost safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people performance.

You will develop and embed an operational excellence culture, lead cross-functional improvement portfolios, and act as the SME for Lean, Six Sigma and related

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing Excellence, or Business Transformation within a complex industrial environment.
• Proven track record of delivering substantial and sustainable cost savings through improvement programmes.
• Demonstrated success in leading cultural and organisational change.
• Experience managing portfolios of cross-functional improvement projects.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, or operations environments.
• Experience influencing and engaging senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of the site's Operational Excellence strategy aligned to business objectives.
• Create a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, problem-solving, and operational discipline.
• Establish operational excellence as a core leadership expectation throughout the organisation.
• Champion employee engagement in continuous improvement initiatives across all site functions.
• Act as the site's subject matter expert for Lean, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, and Performance Excellence methodologies.

Skills

Leadership experience

Operational Excellence

Continuous Improvement

Manufacturing Excellence

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Tools

Lean

Six Sigma

Continuous Improvement

Performance Excellence

Job description

Help us to make a world of difference

Urenco is a global leader in the production of low carbon energy. We work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world.

We’re looking for a Head of Operational Excellence Capenhurst. Based at our Capenhurst site, you’ll be responsible for developing, embedding, and sustaining a high-performance operational excellence culture across the site. The role enables the transformation of operational performance through the implementation of continuous improvement methodologies, standardised management systems, and behavioural change programmes that enhance safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people performance.

At Urenco we’re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training and development experiences. Along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry.

What You’ll Do

• Support develop and implementation of the site's Operational Excellence strategy aligned to business objectives.
• Create a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, problem-solving, and operational discipline.
• Establish operational excellence as a core leadership expectation throughout the organisation.
• Champion employee engagement in continuous improvement initiatives across all site functions.
• Act as the site's subject matter expert for Lean, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, and Performance Excellence methodologies.

What do you need to thrive in this role?

• Significant leadership experience in Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing Excellence, or Business Transformation within a complex industrial environment.
• Proven track record of delivering substantial and sustainable cost savings through improvement programmes.
• Demonstrated success in leading cultural and organisational change.
• Experience managing portfolios of cross-functional improvement projects.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, or operations environments.
• Experience influencing and engaging senior stakeholders.

What can you expect from us?

• A generous shift allowance of £14,702 per annum.
• Annual leave starting at 25 days, which increases by one day for every two years of service, up to a maximum of 30 days. In addition, you will accrue 13 additional days off to be used flexibly. There’s also a newly added scheme for buying and selling holiday, up to 5 days.
• A diverse range of family friendly policies.
• A generous bonus scheme.
• A defined contribution pension scheme; with up to 16% employer’s contribution.
• Single private medical and dental cover.
• Flexible benefits package; including life assurance and income protection. In addition, you’ll have an opportunity to purchase additional benefits that suit your lifestyle and take advantage of tax and NI savings.
• Education and training; we take pride in helping people learn and develop by supporting, accelerating and directing your learning. As well as the completion of mandatory health and safety courses, training packages will be offered to meet your specific needs.

Security vetting

Due to the nature of the industry that Urenco operates in, all personnel regardless of employment status working for Urenco are required to obtain security clearance at the level required for their role. Security clearances are assessed in accordance with regulations and official guidance issued by the relevant competent authorities for national security vetting. In certain circumstances, additional enhanced security clearance considerations apply to roles within Urenco owing to the particular activities that the Urenco Group undertakes in relation to uranium enrichment. Successful candidates will need to satisfy security requirements, and all offers of appointment are made subject to the successful approval of all checks initiated.

Creating a diverse and inclusive workforce

As a truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our individual differences make us stronger. Putting people at the heart of our business, we strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and diversity to thrive. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please let our talent acquisition team know.

Because together, we are one Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future.