Planning & Control Lead : On-Wing Services

Job Title: On-Wing Services, Planning & Control Lead

Working Pattern: Full-time

Location: Derby/Hybrid – 3 days on site

Rolls-Royce are recruiting for Planning & Control Lead to join their On-Wing & Field Services team in Derby. On-Wing & Field Services is going through a period of growth and the need to coordinate and understand the demand and supply, as part of the Aftermarket Operations planning process is critical. The role will be responsible for creating, maintaining and delivering a clear operational plan of our engines as they progress through our On-Wing & Field Services network of third party and wholly owned facilities across our global network. This role is a key interface point for the broader, global Aftermarket organisation and will interface with the executive leadership team of our MRO service providers as well as with the different Engine value streams.  To be successful in this position you should be able to plan and coordinate a variety of operational activities in a diverse technical environment.

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.

Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home or another remote location.  It’s a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement.  As a minimum we’re all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, frequency will depend on business needs, nature of role, what works for the team and for the individual.

What you will be doing:

• Lead the creation of the On-Wing & Field Services operational plan and being the point of contact of Demand and Supply key information.
• Co-ordinating with operational teams in On-Wing Services suppliers – understanding and acting upon challenges and opportunities within the operational plan
• Making timely, common sense operational decisions which may include but not limited to resource allocations, engine induction decisions and reallocation of load when appropriate as well as when to escalate for help from support teams
• Engaging with customer teams and / or On-Wing Service providers to support strong communication to our global customer base on the status of the plan
• Managing KPIs and performance against targets
• Identifying and implementing process improvements
• Ensuring stakeholders have a clear understanding of the overall plan and co-ordinating required actions from support teams
• Lead supplier engagement activities

Who we’re looking for:

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. To be successful in this role you must be/have:

• Experience in MRO, supply chain background and/or Planning and Control
• Knowledge and understanding of gas turbine maintenance, repair processes, procedures and familiarity with airworthiness regulations is favourable
• Able to prioritise, work independently or in a team environment with a strong customer focus
• Comfortable with developing and maintaining relationships with operational teams, working with multiple business functions; both technical and non-technical
• Able to understand and communicate technical details and solve complex technical issues
• Aptitude for strategic ability, problem solving, and decision making
• At ease with ambiguity & have agility to accommodate change in a fast-paced operations environment
• Relevant qualifications/experience in Operational/Supply-chain planning and using enterprise planning systems

Grade - SNBG 7-10

Hiring Manager - Chris Shields