WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

As part of our strategic operational development, we are seeking a highly driven professional to lead initiatives in process optimisation, production planning, quality management, and standards governance for our Controls & Automation Business Platform.
This role will be responsible for driving operational efficiency, ensuring product and service quality, and embedding best practices across production and business processes. The Operations Excellence Lead will primarily be based out of our Nottingham facility with some travel required to our other sites nationally.
Some of Your Key Duties Include:

Operational Excellence & Performance Management

• Introduce key production KPIs, including throughput, downtime, efficiency, material cost, and delivery performance.
• Embed a culture of continuous improvement.
• Create and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency, safety, cost and quality control.
• Establish, maintain, and audit quality management systems to ensure compliance with internal and external standards (ISO, regulatory requirements, customer expectations).

Design & Implementation of Manufacturing Systems

• Spearhead the establishment of a high-efficiency, manufacturing hub in Nottingham.
• Design optimal facility layout, production workflows, and scheduling strategies to maximise operational efficiency and improve throughput whilst meeting quality and cost targets
• Develop a scalable and repeatable production model to support long-term business growth.

Supply Chain, Production Planning & Materials Management

• Sales and Operations planning – demand forecasting, supply planning (materials, labour, capacity)
• Optimise inventory control and materials planning processes to support uninterrupted production.
• Streamline internal steel fabrication workflows to significantly reduce lead times and increase responsiveness.

Leadership & Organisational Transformation

• Provided direct leadership on a local level, while influencing manufacturing strategy across the wider group.
• Lead the integration of systems, processes, and teams from six acquired businesses into a unified manufacturing operation.

What Do You Need?

• Proven experience in process optimisation, production planning, and quality/standards management.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent continuous improvement methodologies (certification desirable).
• Excellent project management, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities, with experience influencing at all levels.
• Ability to balance strategic initiatives with hands-on execution.
• Full UK Driving Licence

Who Are We?
RSE is a trusted clean water technology company, developing market-leading products and solutions for purifying drinking water, recycling wastewater, and cleaning water in industrial processes. We are disrupting the water sector, delivering water treatment products, technologies, and services to clients across the UK. RSE provides offsite modular build solutions using a low-carbon approach compared to traditional construction methods and our unique offering to the market focuses on innovation, efficiency, and excellence.
Established in 1982, RSE has grown into one of the most prominent MEICA engineering businesses in the UK water industry. We have created a complete in-house and full-service capability from project inception through to design, fabrication, and delivery by means of installation and commissioning. We additionally have one of the largest servicing and maintenance teams in the market, to ensure we’re on hand for all our clients’ needs.
Our service offering presents industry-leading innovative solutions and our dedicated staff play a key role in delivering our sustainability and wider business goals. With over 2000 staff across our group of companies, our strategic ambition will see the business continue to grow as we expand our operations and diversify our products. One of RSE’s key focuses is driving servant leadership and giving our people the opportunity and responsibility to take an entrepreneurial approach in their career development.
What RSE Offer

To build successful teams and drive the level of quality that RSE is renowned for, we know we need the best people in the industry. Not only do we require the relevant skillsets, but we also need people with the right attitude and mentality to thrive and grow in an innovative and fast-paced environment. At RSE, you’ll be given every opportunity to set the path of your own career through our Business Streams and work within dynamic teams that will require you to rise to the challenge of working for a market leader.

• Industry-leading salary based on your experience.
• Car Allowance
• Private Healthcare (Personal).
• Holiday Allowance of 31 days per year, rising to 33 days per year after 2 years’ service.
• Holiday Buy / Sell Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work
• Discounted National Gym Membership
• Professional Fees Paid
• Employee Discount Platform
• EV/Hybrid Car Lease Scheme
• Access to our network of health professionals including mental health champions and Occupational Health Nurse.

In a flourishing sector where there are vast career opportunities available, we believe by leading transformation in the industry our offering to the market means our people have the space to thrive.
If you’re interested in a career with a company that will harness your skills and provide you with the support to create your own future within the water industry, apply now

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