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Job Description
Job Title: Manufacturing Manager
Working Pattern: 37 hours Days
Working location: Raynesway Derby
We are seeking a dynamic senior leader with previous demonstrated manufacturing experiences of delivery and has proven active leadership in a growth organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a growing nuclear business, supporting delivery of National Defence priorities and incredible new technologies.
Why Rolls-Royce Submarines?
Our Submarines business is world leading in propulsion system design and development for the Royal Navy's Nuclear Submarine Fleet. It is the sole provider and technical authority, managing all aspects of plant design, safety, manufacture, performance, and through-life support.
This senior role sits with the New Build & Components (NB&C) business unit, which is responsible for Component Delivery, Engineering and New Build Programmes, delivery key components to the Submarine Build Facility in Barrow. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of delivering Dreadnought and SSN-AUKUS programme and the creation of a new manufacturing facility.
What We Offer
We offer excellent personal development opportunities, a market leading salary, and exceptional benefits. These include up to a performance bonus, membership to Long Term Incentive Plan; car allowance; private medical insurance; access to share save programmes and employee support assistance and employee discounts.
What You Will Be Doing
- You will lead development and execution of the manufacturing strategy to ensure both current and future requirements can be met in terms of growth, partnerships, improved performance & people capabilities.
- You will be accountable for all aspects of Safety, Quality , Cost, Deliver and People within your areas of the Business.
- You will lead, develop and engage across multi-functional teams to address the challenges of manufacturing critical reactor components.
- You will lead manufacturing improvement to deliver improved throughput, efficiency and resilience to support the demanding Submarine Production Programme.
- You will lead the planning and balancing of load and capacity balance in the long term to meet the demands to achieve the business strategy.
Who We’re Looking For
- Significant manufacturing roles across a range of relevant functional areas, demonstrating breadth of experience and of implementing change at pace.
- Experience of working in a growth organisation and demonstrated transformational projects.
- Has a proven track record delivering improved operational performance.
- Attended higher education and leadership development programmes for senior or high potential leaders.
- Demonstrated experience in a leadership role for engineering in an international business.
- You have a safety-first mindset, with knowledge of health and safety standards and product integrity.
- Commercially astute with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.
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 which are crucial to innovation and problem solving. We believe the more diverse perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of caring and belonging, 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 the Rolls-Royce Submarines business an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national.
Level B
Job Category
Manufacturing
Posting Date
21 Jul 2025; 00:07
Posting End Date
24 Jul 2025
