Factory Transformation Lead — Build & Scale Operations

Rolls-Royce plc

East Midlands, Manchester

Hybrid

GBP 86,000 - 112,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus
Long-term incentive
Benefits allowance
Pension matching
Paid holidays 28 days
Private medical insurance
Life insurance
Home office grant

Job summary

Rolls-Royce SMR is seeking a Head of Factory to lead the establishment of factory strategy and operating model for scalable production of ground-breaking products. Hybrid working across Derby, Manchester or Warrington with regular supplier travel and potential international travel will be required.

The role includes designing factory governance, enabling investments, and building organisational capability to support ramp-up and long-term performance, with leadership of senior teams and

Responsibilities

  • Lead factory design, methods, processes and operations to align with business requirements.
  • Establish governance, delivery framework and operational readiness for factories from concept through BAU.
  • Develop factory operating models and industrialisation activities to support ramp-up and long-term performance.

Job description

Rolls-Royce SMR is seeking a Head of Factory to lead the establishment of factory strategy and operating model for scalable production of ground-breaking products. Hybrid working across Derby, Manchester or Warrington with regular supplier travel and potential international travel will be required.

The role includes designing factory governance, enabling investments, and building organisational capability to support ramp-up and long-term performance, with leadership of senior teams and

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