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Plant manager

Preston (Lancashire)
Westinghouse Electric Company LLC.
Plant manager
Posted: 26 January
Offer description

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 Plant Manager, you will manage all operational and tactical aspects of the production plant and support the Business Unit Head in strategic decision‑making.

You will report to the Head of Uranium Recovery and we will base you on‑site at the Springfields Fuels site. This is a on‑site position.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead all aspects of safety compliance and continuous improvement, including implementing, managing, and strengthening the safety case, and developing and deploying strategies to improve plant and personnel safety

2. Define and execute medium‑term operational strategies, with appropriate input from the SIOP process

3. Champion and improve quality across the operational area

4. Define, measure, and deliver a range of Key Performance Indicators (SQCPD) aligned to the strategic improvement of the Uranium Recovery Business Unit

5. Lead continuous improvement initiatives to deliver high‑quality, efficient, and robust operations and products

6. Oversee the development of workforce, championing personal and professional development within the team

7. Provide advice and guidance on technical aspects of plant operations

8. Lead operational engagement with external customer representatives, regulators, and other internal and external stakeholders

9. Set and monitor operational budgets, striving to deliver optimum value in the short to medium term

10. As part of the Unit Leadership Team, contribute to the strategic direction of the Business Unit, including supporting growth opportunities and new product and process development where applicable

Qualifications

11. Engineering or Management degree (minimum 2:2) or equivalent experience and knowledge in a relevant discipline

12. Enthusiastic leader with the ability to define and communicate a medium‑term vision

13. Strategic thinker with proven delivery experience

14. Technical capability to develop a deep understanding of plant processes and the safety case

15. Belief in team and personal development

16. Experience in operations management

17. Strong strategic planning, analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills to set and achieve medium‑term objectives

18. Experience in coaching and developing others

19. Experience leading operations within a chemical plant is desirable but not essential

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Why Westinghouse?

We know that to put forth your best effort, you need challenging work and to enjoy what you do in an environment that supports and respects you. We aim to maintain this balance by offering our employees the amenities, benefits and training they need to reach personal and professional goals.

Below is an example of what employees in the UK can expect:

20. Attractive remuneration

21. Great benefits for your convenience and safety:

Peer-to-peer recognition program.

Life insurance

Pension plan

Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members

22. Learning and development opportunities.

23. 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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