Production Controller in Derby

Why join Rolls-Royce? At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.

Position Summary: Working within an OBU, responsible for your defined portfolio of products & components (parts / items) across the full product lifecycle. Responsible for driving adherence to the commitment accepted plan whilst ensuring maintenance of MRP and supporting systems. Working within an operational team identifying and prioritising delivery issues, escalating appropriately whilst assisting any mitigation and resolution of risks which would impact delivery and inventory performance. Be the first point of contact with regards to delivery for the external or internal supply-chain. Supporting the incorporation of new products by ensuring the plant is executing the agreed delivery plans.

What you will be doing:

• Production Controlling: Working with the team to ensure adherence to the plan at machine level and use machine scheduling techniques to control production through the process in line with the customer expectation. Ensure the correct priority call is made when resource contention occurs.
• Planning Systems Management: Ensuring that all planning systems used to control production planning are managed and maintained daily including inbound SUBCON / Supplier delivery commitments in line with the RRPS. Adherence against the agreed business plan in conjunction with the extended functional teams and in line with Rolls Royce Production System requirements. Where performance diverges from the plan, identify, mitigate and prioritise effective resolution. Ensure appropriate escalation of the delivery issues, mitigating actions and recovery plans. This will be achieved using standard tools, processes and metrics.
• Production Reporting: SMWIP, Production Order Adherence, Throughput Monitoring.
• SUBCON Management: Regular reviews and communication on delivery plans, measuring of SLA adherence and the escalation of issues when required.
• Material Availability: Interface with the order controller for early identification and impact of possible shortages and excess affecting the business plan, to ensure mitigating actions are completed and escalate where appropriate.
• 4 Weekly Planning: Continuously realign the short-term delivery plan in alignment with customer requirements liaising with the planner when appropriate. Ensure that all planning systems are managed and maintained with all front-end actions executed in a timely manner in line with the RRPS.
• Exception Message Management: ERP compliance review process. Supports OBU critical delivery reviews through the supply of updated plans and commitments maintained in the executive system as agreed with the team. Supports the provision of delivery commitments and action status through relevant PI executive tools and systems.
• Parts Return Support: Support the return of parts back to a supplier or plant, where non-conformance is identified. Where required, liaise with in-factory logistics team to ensure timely receipt and despatch of parts.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Working with relevant stakeholders and third-party service providers support the resolution of all inbound delivery issues into CFBU or other plants including Stock in Transit, GRIP and NCR stock.

Preferred Requirements: Degree level education, ASCM APICS Accreditation.

Regional Benefits: Work in a safety-first environment where doing the right thing and keeping it simple are core principles. Join a culture that values making a real difference through your work. Develop your career as a mid-career professional blending technical expertise with strong personal qualities. Thrive in a role that encourages integrity, accountability, resilience, and curiosity. Collaborate and build relationships in a team-focused environment while also working independently. Take initiative, lead, and make smart decisions with confidence and support. Grow through continuous learning, openness to improvement, and exposure to challenging opportunities.

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.

Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.

Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk. The professional level and salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate but is anticipated to SNBG 7-10. It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role. Grade- SNBG 7-10.

Closing date 11th March.