Head of Operations

Laveer Engineering; Salwick; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK is seeking a Head of Operations to lead and oversee operational activities at the Springfields Fuel Site. You will drive safety and productivity initiatives while managing budgets and personnel. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in manufacturing operations and a Bachelor's degree. This role offers competitive remuneration and benefits.

Benefits

Attractive remuneration

Peer-to-peer recognition program

Life insurance

DC Pension plan

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 10 plus years’ experience in manufacturing operations or operations support functions.
• Certification in Lean Manufacturing or other process improvement methodologies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the plant to improve safety, efficiency and productivity metrics.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement using various methodologies.
• Plan and schedule production activities to meet customer requirements.
• Manage operational budgets and identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Serve in a critical role with direct interface to external partners.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma principles

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Requisition Number: 29050

Company: Springfields Fuels Ltd

Location: Salwick Preston, GB

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, think differently, and 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. You will ensure safe operations and drive strategic initiatives to improve efficiency, safety, and productivity across the Springfields site. You will report directly to the Managing Director and oversee several key roles that report into you. This position is based on-site at the Springfields Fuel Site near Preston.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the plant, including: developing and implementing strategies to improve safety, efficiency and productivity metrics; champion 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 enhance operations.
• Plan, develop and implement 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.
• Manage operational budgets; identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
• Serve in a critical outward‑facing role with direct interface to external partners including customers and regulators.

Qualifications

• 10 plus years’ experience in manufacturing operations or operations support functions.
• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Certification in Lean Manufacturing or other process improvement methodologies 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.

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

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