Production Planner

Production Planner

Solihull

Full Time

We have an exciting opening for a Production Planner to join the Rolls-Royce Control Systems facility in Solihull.

The Rolls-Royce Control Systems facility in Solihull is a purpose-built manufacturing and engineering site specialising in aerospace engine control systems. In this role, you will be working in a team of Production Controllers, reporting to the Planning and Control Manager for Hydromechanical Control Systems.

Responsibilities:

• Good IT skills essential - Strong experience in analysing and manipulating large datasets. The ideal candidate will be highly proficient in pivot tables, data extraction, reporting, and data validation, with a strong understanding of data integrity principles.
• Experience of working in an operational manufacturing environment would be beneficial.
• An understanding of load and capacity planning.
• Experience of Production scheduling, WIP management and Inventory control.
• Understanding of Product Introduction processes and their interaction with Manufacturing.
• Previous experience of using SAP system would be preferred.
• Experience working with ERP systems and understanding how data flows between operational systems and reporting tools is preferred.
• Strong communication skills with ability to convey ideas to different audiences.

Preferred requirements:

• Good IT skills essential – Experience of data analysis using standard tools (e.g., Excel) would be desirable.
• Experience of working in an operational manufacturing environment would be beneficial.
• An understanding of load and capacity planning.
• Experience of Production scheduling, WIP management and Inventory control.
• Understanding of Product Introduction processes and their interaction with Manufacturing.
• Previous experience of using SAP system would be preferred.
• Strong communication skills with ability to convey ideas to different audiences.

Why 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.  

Within 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. 

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.
• Your Shares: Matched is a simple way to own Rolls-Royce shares and invest in our future, together. Buy one share, get one free!
• 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 CDS08.

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.   

For further information please contact: Reece Cebo

Recruiter: Andy Walsh – [email protected]