Manufacturing Improvement Manager

JR United Kingdom; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Manufacturing Improvement Manager in Chesterfield. The role involves driving improvement and governance in manufacturing processes, supporting rate improvement activities, and developing team capabilities. Candidates should have a strong engineering background and a proven track record in change management. This position offers competitive salary and excellent development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Employee support services

Qualifications

• Successful track record in change projects.
• Experience in manufacturing or engineering.
• Knowledge of business process improvement techniques.

Responsibilities

• Drive improvement and governance in manufacturing.
• Support rate improvement activities.
• Develop team capabilities and enhance performance.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Change management experience

Leadership in cross-functional teams

Knowledge of lean techniques

Data-driven decision making

Education

Engineering or Manufacturing background

Job description

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Manufacturing Improvement Manager, Chesterfield

Client:

Rolls Royce

Location:

Chesterfield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

04.08.2025

Expiry Date:

18.09.2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Manufacturing Improvement Manager - Performance & Improvement, Submarines
Working Pattern: Full time
Location: Chesterfield, UK
This role involves driving improvement, governance, and support to manufacturing facilities and delivery business units to meet operational goals and enhance performance. You will help set and deliver manufacturing strategies and embed digital metrics aligned with Rolls-Royce Production System principles.
We offer excellent development opportunities, competitive salary, and benefits including bonuses and employee support services.
Responsibilities include developing manufacturing strategies, ensuring performance governance, supporting rate improvement activities, enhancing data-driven decision making, and developing team capabilities.
Ideal candidates will have a successful track record in change projects, manufacturing or engineering experience, strong problem-solving skills, knowledge of business process improvement techniques like lean or six sigma, and leadership experience in cross-functional teams. Knowledge of Rolls-Royce Production System principles is essential.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, requiring UK nationality and Security Check (SC) clearance for employment.