Rolls-Royce

ABCF Production Controller

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Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England, GBR

In-Office

Mid level

Aerospace • Defense

The Role

Manage a defined portfolio of production parts across the product lifecycle, maintain MRP/ERP systems, drive adherence to delivery plans, manage subcontractor and supplier commitments, resolve inbound delivery and material availability issues, support production reporting and planning, and liaise with logistics and stakeholders to mitigate delivery risks.

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Job Description

Production ControllerABCF Full timeWhy 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 SummaryWorking 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
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 metric. 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 are 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
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
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.

Regional Benefits:

Generous Annual Leave
Retirement Savings through the Rolls-Royce Retirement Savings Trust
Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce
Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury
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Employee Assistance (EAP) and Live Well programmes

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 is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.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 grade 7-8It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role. Grade- 7-8Closing date 26th JuneContact- [email protected]

Job Category

Supply Chain Planning & Control

Posting Date

17 Jun 2026; 00:06Posting End Date25 Jun 2026

Skills Required

Experience maintaining and managing MRP/ERP planning systems daily
Ability to control production at machine level using scheduling techniques
Experience driving adherence to agreed business/delivery plans and escalation
Familiarity with Rolls Royce Production System (RRPS) or equivalent continuous improvement systems
Production reporting experience (SMWIP, production order adherence, throughput monitoring)
SUBCON/supplier management and SLA monitoring experience
Material availability management and liaising with order controllers to mitigate shortages/excess
4-weekly planning and short-term delivery plan realignment experience
Exception message management and ERP compliance review capability
Support for returns, non-conformance handling and resolving inbound delivery issues (Stock in Transit, GRIP, NCR)
Ability to supply updated plans and commitments into executive/PI tools
Collaborative working with logistics, planners, stakeholders and third-party providers

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Retirement Support — Retirement support is strengthened by a U.S. 401(k) program and recent Indianapolis agreements that enhanced retirement benefits. This foundation is complemented by an ongoing company emphasis on competitive retirement provisions across regions.
Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity value is broadened through a global employee share plan with a broad-based grant in 2024. A matched-purchase program introduced in 2025 further extends access to share ownership.
Flexible Benefits — Flexible benefits are highlighted through a holistic, choice-based package and flexible working principles under the People Deal. Regional tailoring provides options spanning wellbeing, recognition, and other locally relevant rewards.