Production Controller

Rolls-Royce plc; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Annual Leave

Group Life Assurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Rolls-Royce plc in Solihull is seeking a Production Controller to manage plan adherence and drive production control across the factory floor. You will work with Production Leaders and cross-functional teams to ensure delivery commitments are met while maintaining MRP and associated systems.

The role emphasizes robust data analysis, weekly planning cycles, and escalation of delivery risks. A strong background in planning, scheduling, and ERP systems is essential for success in this fast-paced

Qualifications

• Advanced Excel skills with large datasets and pivot tables.
• Experience with production planning and scheduling processes.
• Strong data analysis and reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Production controlling at machine level to align with plan.
• Maintain and manage planning systems daily (RRPS/ERP).
• Escalate delivery issues and implement mitigations.
• Coordinate with SUBCON, suppliers and customers to secure on-time delivery.
• Support 4-weekly planning and ERP compliance.
• Liaise with in-factory logistics for inbound/outbound activities.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Planning & scheduling

ERP systems

Tools

RRPS (Rolls-Royce Production System)

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Job Description Production Controller Solihull Full time

Why join Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.

Position Summary

Working within an OBU, responsible for your defined portfolio of products, components or manufacturing area within the Planning & Control team, working closely with Production Leaders. Responsible for driving adherence to the commitment accepted plan for internal and external customers whilst ensuring maintenance of MRP and supporting systems. Working within an operational team identifying and prioritising delivery issues, escalating appropriately whilst assisting any mitigation and resolution of risks which would impact delivery and inventory performance. Be the first point of contact with regards to delivery for the external or internal supply-chain. Supporting the incorporation of new products by ensuring the plant is executing the agreed delivery plans.

What you will be doing:

• Production Controlling - Working with the team to ensure adherence to the plan at machine level and use machine scheduling techniques to control production through the process in line with the customer expectation. Ensure the correct priority call is made when resource contention occurs Ensuring that all planning systems used to control production planning are managed and maintained daily including inbound SUBCON / Supplier delivery commitments in line with the Rolls-Royce Production System. Adherence against the agreed business plan in conjunction with the extended functional teams and in line with Rolls Royce Production System requirements. Where performance diverges from the plan, identify, mitigate and prioritise effective resolution. Ensure appropriate escalation of the delivery issues, mitigating actions and recovery plans. This will be achieved using standard tools, processes and metric.
• Production Reporting - SMWIP, Production Order Adherence, Throughput Monitoring
• SUBCON and Customer Management - Regular reviews and communication on delivery plans, measuring of SLA adherence and the escalation of issues when required
• Material availability: Interface with the order controller for early identification and impact of possible shortages and excess affecting the business plan, to ensure mitigating actions are completed and escape where appropriate.
• 4 Weekly Planning - Continuously realign the short-term delivery plan in alignment with customer requirements liaising with the planner when appropriate. Ensure that all planning systems are managed and maintained with all front-end actions are executed in a timely manner in line with the RRPS. Exception Message management & ERP compliance review process.
• Supports OBU critical delivery reviews through the supply of updated plans and commitments maintained in the executive system as agreed with the team.
• Supports the provision of delivery commitments and action status through relevant PI executive tools and systems
• Support the return of parts back to a supplier or plant, where non-conformance is identified.
• Where required, liaise with in factory logistics team to ensure timely receipt and despatch of parts
• Working with relevant stakeholders and third-party service providers support the resolution of all inbound delivery issues into CFBU or other plants including Stock in Transit, GRIP and NCR stock.

Preferred Requirements:

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. They must be confident working with large and complex datasets, comfortable with creating and using advanced functions such as XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, Pivot Tables, conditional formatting, and data validation. Responsibilities will include extracting, analysing, manipulating, and presenting data to support business decision-making. The role requires excellent attention to detail, the ability to identify trends and anomalies within data, and experience producing accurate reports, dashboards, and performance metrics. Candidates should be comfortable handling high volumes of data, maintaining data integrity, and working to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Regional Benefits:

• Generous Annual Leave
• Retirement Savings through the Rolls-Royce Retirement Savings Trust
• Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce Group
• Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Your Shares: Matched is a simple way to own Rolls-Royce shares and invest in our future, together. Buy one share, get one free!
• Rolls-Royce | Your Shares: Matched Digital GP provides a convenient way for you to access GP consultations
• Employee Assistance (EAP) and Live Well programmes

Rolls-Royce is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk.

The professional level and salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate but is anticipated to CDS-8 It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.

Grade- CDS-8 Closing date 5th October