Operations Support Manager (Submarines)

Job Title: Operations Support Manager (Submarines)

Working Pattern: Full Time (Days)

Working location: Derby

What you will be doing:

The Operations Support (OS) role works across Supply Chain and is fully empowered with to support the DBU’s to resolve critical delivery issues within the supply chain. The role is there to turbo-charge solutions for major issues only. The role works with specific suppliers to define the support programme and provide transparency on resources and activities required to address performance issues.                                                 

Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Head of Supplier Operations Support you will take responsibility for driving performance with critical suppliers.

• Dedicate your time at the specific suppliers, leading the execution of the supplier support programme and integrates across organisational boundaries to deliver it.

• Set clear entry and exit points, alongside scoping and contracting on accountabilities with Supplier teams.

• Turn the learning from the OS approach into sustainable changes on how we manage our suppliers and develop products and processes.

• lead the identification, development and implementation of these robust supplier management processes and tools to prevent future risks of supplier failure.  

• Setting ways of working, processes, systems and structures

• Travel up to 75% domestically and internationally                                                                 

Who we’re looking for:

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference 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:

• A proven track record of operational excellence with exemplary communication and influencing skills.                    

• Problem Solving                    

• Operational (manufacturing) experience                    

• Lean Knowledge/experience                    

• Planning & control knowledge / experience                    

• Program management knowledge / experience                    

• SMT knowledge / experience                    

• Engineering knowledge/experience                    

• Knowledge of SAP                    

• Ability to influence at all levels and build strong relationships          

• Actively demonstrate behaviours and values every day        

• Great communication and influencing skills essential            

• Ready to meet with critical supply chain partner both domestic and international. This travel will be both pre-planned and reactive to major incidents.    

Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk.

The professional level and the salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.

It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.

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.

Grade: Level C

Closing date: 01/12/2025