Head of Operations

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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. 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; championing adherence to safety, regulatory and company policies; analyze 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 the strategic manufacturing goals, personnel development, and business objectives; plan and schedule production activities to meet customer requirements; monitor and analyze 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?

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

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