Manufacturing Improvement Manager

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

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company located in Derby is seeking a Manufacturing Improvement Manager to drive operational performance within their manufacturing facilities. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in manufacturing or engineering, strong problem-solving skills, and experience with improvement projects. This full-time role offers competitive salary and excellent development opportunities while contributing to innovative solutions in critical power systems.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent development opportunities

Bonus and discounts

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering improvement projects.
• Experience in manufacturing or engineering with product/process knowledge.
• Strong problem-solving, change management, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing manufacturing strategies to improve performance.
• Ensuring performance governance through standard KPIs.
• Supporting rate improvement activities aligned with business objectives.

Skills

Problem-solving

Change management

Leadership

Business Process Improvement Techniques

Lean or Six Sigma

Job description

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Client:

Rolls Royce

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Derby, United Kingdom

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Posted:

04.08.2025

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18.09.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Manufacturing Improvement Manager - Performance & Improvement, Submarines

Working Pattern: Full time

Working location: Derby (Raynesway)

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Manufacturing Function for a Manufacturing Improvements Manager to join our team on the Raynesway site, Derby. The purpose of this role is to drive improvement, governance, and support to our Manufacturing Facilities and DBUs (Delivery Business Units), to meet operational goals and increase operational performance. You will be part of the team setting and delivering the manufacturing strategy across Rolls-Royce Submarines and will introduce and embed digital metrics in line with the Rolls-Royce Production System.

Why Rolls-Royce? Rolls-Royce is a globally renowned brand at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build, and service systems that provide critical power where safety and reliability are paramount. We foster an inclusive, innovative culture that invests in your growth and career development.

What we offer: Excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and benefits including bonus, support assistance, and discounts.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing manufacturing strategies to improve performance.
• Ensuring performance governance through standard KPIs (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, People).
• Supporting rate improvement activities aligned with business objectives.
• Creating data-driven decision-making processes using IT systems and data.
• Leading and developing skills within the manufacturing team.
• Establishing a Manufacturing Functional Community with communication and capability development initiatives.

Qualifications and experience required:

• Proven track record in delivering improvement projects.
• Experience in manufacturing or engineering with product/process knowledge.
• Strong problem-solving, change management, and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of Business Process Improvement Techniques/Lean.
• Leadership in cross-functional teams and coaching ability.
• Understanding of Rolls-Royce Production System principles.
• Lean or Six Sigma qualifications preferred.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines, you need UK nationality and must hold a Security Check (SC) clearance, which Rolls-Royce will support applying for if needed.