Planning & Control Manager, Bristol

Rolls-Royce; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join a pioneering company as a Planning & Control Manager, leading a high-performing team in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. This role is pivotal for optimizing delivery performance and inventory management, ensuring compliance with material control policies. The company fosters an innovative culture, providing excellent development opportunities and a hybrid working model that balances office and remote work. Join a renowned industry leader and make a significant impact in a dynamic environment focused on growth and excellence.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Bonuses

Employee Support

Discounts

Hybrid Working Model

Qualifications

• Strong leadership in planning and control disciplines.
• Experience in managing major engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Planning & Control team to meet performance metrics.
• Manage inventory budgets and forecasts.
• Develop and coach the Planning & Control team.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Project Management

Operational Planning

Stakeholder Management

Lean Methodologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Related Field

Professional Certifications in Project Management

Tools

SAP

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Bristol/Hybrid

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Rolls-Royce Bristol Turbines Facility (BTF) as Planning & Control Manager. The BTF manufactures Nozzle Guide Vanes and is set for a period of significant growth due to increasing demand for our products. We are seeking a Planning & Control Manager to play a pivotal role in this expansion. This is a key leadership position within the plant, part of a high-performing, cross-functional team.

Job Description

Planning & Control Manager - Bristol

Full time, Bristol/Hybrid

As a Planning & Control Manager, you will lead activities across the manufacturing plant to ensure delivery performance, optimize inventory, and ensure compliance with material control policies. You will develop your team, drive process excellence, and apply a Lean mindset to reduce waste and optimize delivery.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce is a globally renowned brand, pioneering innovation for over a century. We design, build, and service systems that provide critical power with safety and reliability at the forefront. We foster an inclusive, innovative culture that offers extensive opportunities for growth and development.

What We Offer

We provide excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and benefits including bonuses, employee support, and discounts. Our hybrid working model allows flexibility between office and remote work, with an expectation of about three days per week in the office.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Planning & Control team to ensure performance metrics (OTIF, Arrears, Inventory, ERP compliance, KPIs) are met, with action plans to address gaps.
• Manage the Plant response to Sales, Inventory, and Operational Planning (SIOP), utilizing rough cut planning techniques.
• Own the 4-week Manufacturing Planning process, maintaining a balanced, executable production schedule in SAP.
• Develop future Rate readiness plans to support production volume targets.
• Manage inventory budgets and forecasts, aiming for improved stock turns.
• Contribute to commodity strategy and shape supply chain blueprints through change management.
• Oversee logistics processes, ensuring budget adherence and compliance.
• Develop and coach the Planning & Control team, ensuring the right competencies and training.

Candidate Profile

• Strong leadership and management skills in planning and control disciplines.
• Experience managing major programs/projects and operational functions in engineering, manufacturing, or planning.
• Proven ability to lead diverse teams and manage stakeholder relationships at senior levels.
• Experience operating in complex, high-pressure environments, including multicultural settings.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds, including refugees. Learn more about our inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce.

Closing Date: 30/05/2025

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Supply Chain Planning & Control
• Industry: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing