Supplier Operations Development Lead

Rolls-Royce SMR; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Pension – 12% employer, 6% employee

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance – 6× pensionable pay

Home office setup payment

Job summary

Rolls-Royce SMR is recruiting a Supplier Operations Development Lead to strengthen production management and operational excellence. The role covers site assessments, supplier performance reviews, and driving improvements in quality, delivery and efficiency.

Based at Derby, Manchester or Warrington with hybrid working and regular supplier travel, including possible international travel. You will report to the Senior Supply Chain Development Manager and contribute to a safety-first culture,

Qualifications

• Experience in regulated or safety-critical environments (nuclear know-how valued)
• Strong supplier engagement experience and ability to influence across the business
• Proven ability to drive improvements in quality, delivery and efficiency

Responsibilities

• Review supplier operational performance through site assessments and performance monitoring to drive improvements in quality, delivery, and efficiency
• Promote a strong safety culture by supporting best practices, improving operational standards, and ensuring safe ways of working
• Support production management improvements by identifying opportunities to enhance productivity, quality, and overall operational performance
• Develop and maintain supplier performance reporting, providing clear insights to support continuous improvement and effective decision-making

Skills

Production Management

Operations Management

Supplier Engagement

Safety Management

Influencing

Job description

At Rolls-Royce SMR, we’re tackling the energy challenge head on by building the next generation of clean energy. We're developing innovative small modular reactors, making clean energy more accessible while creating a UK success story with the potential to transform energy systems around the world.The appointment of a Supplier Operations Development Lead will be a pivotal role at Rolls Royce SMR to strengthen production management and operational excellence. You will be reporting to our Senior Supply Chain Development Manager and your role will look like,Review supplier operational performance through site assessments and performance monitoring to drive improvements in quality, delivery, and efficiency.Promote a strong safety culture by supporting best practices, improving operational standards, and ensuring safe ways of working.Support production management improvements by identifying opportunities to enhance productivity, quality, and overall operational performance.Develop and maintain supplier performance reporting, providing clear insights to support continuous improvement and effective decision-making.We seek an inspiring and tenacious individual who will have had exposure in regulated or safety‑critical environments (as you would expect nuclear \"know-how\" will be of great interest to us, whilst those from defence, aerospace and manufacturing sectors may all have transferable capability).We will need your application to showcase your experience and knowledge in the following areas:Ability to be a strong influencer with an improvement mindset to win the hearts and minds of the businessProduction and Operations Management experienceDemonstratable supplier engagement experienceextensive knowledge of safety managementLocation & Ways of WorkingThis role can be based from our Derby, Manchester or Warrington office. Hybrid working is standard, with regular supplier travel required. Some international travel may also be required depending on supplier activity. In return we offer:A salary between £50,640 and £66,500 depending on experience12.5% performance related bonusA benefits allowance of £2,200 to build a personalised packagePension – 12% employer, 6% employeeHolidays – 28 days + public holidays (option to buy/sell up to 4 days)Private Medical Insurance – BUPALife Assurance – 6× pensionable pay£250 one-off home office setup paymentYou’ll join a forward thinking, inclusive and innovative organisation offering:A flexible and supportive working environmentOpportunities for career progression and professional developmentA culture that values diversity, innovation and continuous learning#LI-Hybrid #LI_AJ-1Pay Range:£50,600.00-£66,465.00Why Join Us?You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer:• A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.• Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business.• A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch – we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.Our Application ProcessDue to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:• Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance• Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check• Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check#LI-Hybrid #LI_AJ-1