Manufacturing Improvement Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Manufacturing Improvement Manager – Performance & Improvement, Submarines

Working Pattern: Full time

Working location : Derby (Raynesway)

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Manufacturing Function for a Manufacturing Improvements Manager to join our team on the Raynesway site, Derby.

The purpose of this role is to drive improvement, governance, and support to our Manufacturing Facilities and DBU’s (Delivery Business Units), for them to meet their operational goals and increase their operational performance. You will be part of the team who sets and delivers the manufacturing strategy across Rolls-Royce Submarines and will introduce and embed the use of digital metrics, in line with the Rolls-Royce Production System.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.

We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey.

We’ll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.

What we offer:

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

What you will be doing:

With this exciting opportunity you will get a chance to be involved with the following:

• Develop and implement the Manufacturing Strategy and lead activities which drive improved performance across our manufacturing facilities

• Ensure consistent performance governance through agreed standard SQCDP (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery and People) KPI’s, governed through the RRPS system

• Support the manufacturing DBU’s in rate improvement activities as and when required, in line with key business objectives

• Create better data and systems driven decision making through improved use of IT systems, data, and solutions.  Promote the use of data, through our executive systems and ensure teams are empowered to measure improvement and make decisions using data, available at source

• Lead and develop the skills and capability for Production leaders, Working Team Leaders, Cell Champions, DAP’s and production operatives within our manufacturing community

• Establish a cross-business Manufacturing Functional Community featuring CoP’s, key role pipeline, capability progression etc. Establish a regular drumbeat communication within that community

• Own and implement the key manufacturing processes in RRMS and ensure capability councils are in place and are performing

Who we’re looking for:

At Rolls-Royce we embrace agility, are bold, pursue collaboration and seek simplicity in everything we do.  These principles form our values and behaviours and are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

To be successful in this role you will need to meet the following criteria:

• Successful track record of delivering positive change/improvement projects in a previous role.

• Experience of working in either manufacturing and/or engineering department and has product or process knowledge that can be exploited to drive improvement and inform business best practice.

• Strong problem solving and change management skills with demonstrated success in driving and embedding successful change/improvement.

• Basic knowledge of Business Process Improvement Techniques / lean, as training can be given.

• Has strong people and networking skills that can be used to help drive and embed change alongside an ability to coach and influence people across business units. Experience in leading cross functional teams.

• A working knowledge of the principles of the Rolls-Royce Production System is essential, with the ability to coach others on the practical application of these tools

• Lean or six sigma qualifications

We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce

To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines, you need to hold a Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you don’t currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets, you must hold a UK nationality. Any dual nationals will require additional scrutiny and background checks prior to commencing work with RRSL.

Job Category

Manufacturing