Manufacturing Improvement Manager

JR United Kingdom; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Derby is seeking a Manufacturing Improvement Manager to drive operational improvements and governance across multiple facilities. Key responsibilities include developing manufacturing strategies, ensuring performance through KPIs, and enhancing data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record in improvement projects and experience in manufacturing or engineering. They offer a competitive salary and excellent development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Employee support

Discounts

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven success in delivering improvement projects.
• Experience in manufacturing or engineering with product/process knowledge.
• Strong problem-solving and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement manufacturing strategies to improve performance.
• Ensure performance governance through standard KPIs.
• Enhance data-driven decision-making using IT systems and data analytics.

Skills

Problem solving

Change management

Leadership

Cross-functional team leadership

Business Process Improvement Techniques

Lean or Six Sigma qualifications

Job description

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Manufacturing Improvement Manager, Nottingham

Client:

Rolls Royce

Location:

Nottingham, 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: 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 performance. You will be part of the team setting and delivering the manufacturing strategy across Rolls-Royce Submarines and will introduce digital metrics aligned with the Rolls-Royce Production System.

Why Rolls-Royce? Rolls-Royce is a leading brand in innovation, designing, building, and servicing systems providing critical power where safety and reliability are paramount. We foster an inclusive, innovative culture offering opportunities for growth and making a difference.

What we offer: Competitive salary, bonus, employee support, discounts, and excellent development opportunities.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement manufacturing strategies to improve performance.
• Ensure performance governance through standard KPIs (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, People).
• Support rate improvement activities aligned with business goals.
• Enhance data-driven decision-making using IT systems and data analytics.
• Develop skills within the manufacturing team and establish a manufacturing community.

Qualifications and skills:

• Proven success 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 and coaching abilities, experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Understanding of Rolls-Royce Production System principles.
• Lean or Six Sigma qualifications.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. UK nationality and Security Check (SC) clearance are required.