EDF Energy is a core part of the EDF Group, one of the largest energy companies in Europe with key business operations in the UK,.....
EDF Energy is a core part of the EDF Group, one of the largest energy companies in Europe with key business operations in the UK, France, Italy and Belgium. We're the UK’s largest producer of low-carbon electricity, the biggest supplier of electricity by volume in Great Britain, the largest supplier to British businesses and we employ more than 13,000 people. We operate nuclear, coal and gas power stations, wind farms, and combined heat & power plants. We have a focus on safe, dependable energy generation and an ethos of service excellence. We are playing a leading role in new nuclear build in the UK to secure a bright future for the combined business and its employees.
Aztec West, Bristol, Satellite Delivery Centre, Bridgwater, Hybrid 1 / 2 days working from home, with occasional travel to other sites.
Are you a dynamic leader who motivates teams to achieve results? Can you solve complex challenges, analyse data for informed decisions, and manage multiple priorities effectively?Do you balance empathy with assertiveness to foster strong relationships while driving process improvements?
If so, join EDF as the Supplier Quality Delivery Lead and make a meaningful impact!
The OpportunityAs the Supplier Quality Delivery Lead (SQDL), you are accountable for enhancing supply chain quality performance for Hinkley Point C (HPC) & Sizewell C (SZC) projects. You’ll oversee and coordinate Supplier Development activities, manage a team of Supplier Development Leads, and assess development support requests, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of improvement projects.
Pay, benefits and culture
Alongside a starting salary range from £75,000, depending on experience, and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include a range of benefits, from the big and formal to the small and personal.
We’re talking about everything from enhanced parental leave to electric vehicle leasing, health insurance to product discounts, critical illness insurance to technology vouchers, gym membership to season ticket loans.
At EDF UK, we embrace flexibility while recognising that everyone's working needs are different. Whether you're in our office spaces, on site, or working remotely, we promote an environment that supports collaboration, connection, and comfort. No matter where you are, our priority is to make sure you feel safe, valued, and celebrated.
Here, we do right by each other and everyone’s welcome. We’re on an action-oriented journey, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion. We’d like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility.
We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments.
We take pride in fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment, where the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our employees drive fresh thinking and innovation. We understand that success means different things to different people. We believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That’s why we support you to pursue a career that’s unique to you. Because success is personal.
What you’ll be doing
As the Supplier Quality Delivery Lead (SQDL), you are accountable for delivering supplier quality improvements on behalf of the Quality Delivery Managers (QDMs). You maintain a prioritized plan for Supplier Quality Development activities, coordinating multi-disciplinary resources to meet HPC requirements. You manage Supplier Development Leads (SDLs), ensuring they have the necessary skills and experience, while also supporting and coaching them. Building strong relationships with senior HPC teams allows you to influence improvement activities and promote continuous enhancement.
You collect and analyse supplier performance data to validate development requests and consolidate learnings from improvement plans. Additionally, you manage the budget for quality improvement projects and oversee the creation of Supplier Quality Delivery Charters to ensure timely and effective project delivery.
Who you are
In this role, you will need a continuous improvement mindset, with expertise in techniques like 8D, PDCA, root cause analysis, Kaizen, and process mapping. You must possess strong influencing skills and the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders while supporting practical solutions. Proactivity, flexibility, and strong organizational and communication skills are essential, along with data analysis and project delivery focus.
You will have leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and a background in business improvement in manufacturing. Desirable qualifications include Lean Six Sigma accreditation and nuclear sector knowledge. Key competencies include inspiration, integrity, impact, and involvement to achieve results and motivate others.
If this sounds like you then we’d love to hear from you!
Closing date for applications: 10th November 2024
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