Production Controller (Maternity Cover) (Secondment)

Production Controller

(Maternity Cover) (Secondment) 37 hours per week

Onsite role – Derby

We have an opportunity for a Production Controller to join our team in Derby on a secondment basis.

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.

What you will be doing:

Key Responsibilities

• Drive adherence to the committed production plan, ensuring alignment between operational execution and planning systems, while maintaining accuracy across MRP and supporting tools.
• Monitor production flow within the operational team, proactively identifying and prioritising delivery risks, and escalating issues with clear mitigation and resolution plans.
• Manage and coordinate responses to supply and delivery disruptions, including initiating swap sheets and working closely with technical control to minimise impact on output and inventory.
• Act as the primary point of contact for supply chain delivery matters, collaborating with internal stakeholders and customer delivery teams to assess and mitigate potential shortages affecting performance.
• Analyse and report on key production metrics such as launch performance, lead time adherence, and throughput, providing actionable insights to improve operational efficiency.
• Ensure production plans are clearly communicated and visible on the shop floor, monitoring adherence against business targets in line with established operational standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain alignment between planning, production, and delivery activities, ensuring consistency with organisational production system standards.
• Maintain ERP system integrity (SAP), ensuring data accuracy and alignment with real-time operations through strong coordination with network control and customer delivery stakeholders.

Who we are looking for:

• Strong planning and control capability, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, balance short-term delivery pressures, and support long-term operational objectives.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with a people-centric approach to influence and collaborate across teams and functions.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to analyse data, generate insights, and support decision-making in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid understanding of supply chain principles, with awareness of how planning and operational decisions impact end-to-end delivery performance.
• Experience working with ERP systems, particularly SAP, with a focus on maintaining data accuracy and operational alignment.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess risks, develop mitigation strategies, and drive timely resolution of delivery challenges.
• High level of attention to detail and organisational skills, ensuring accuracy in reporting, planning, and system maintenance.
• Ability to work effectively within a cross-functional, high-performance manufacturing environment, adapting to changing priorities and operational demands.

Regional Benefits

Our People are our power, so when join Rolls-Royce you are offered more than a salary. You are given a choice of flexible benefits from life insurance to gym discounts and tax free cycling.

• 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
• Your Shares: Matched is a simple way to own Rolls-Royce shares and invest in our future, together. Buy one share, get one free!
• Digital GP provides a convenient way for you to access GP consultations
• 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 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 be SNBG 07-10

This job is advertised at the grades shown, and this is the desired operating level for this role. We encourage applications from candidates with relevant experience from any grade. 

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

Closing Date 14th July 2026

People Leader: Anna Drury

Recruiter: Ashley Ellis-Beeston