Manufacturing Services Leader (Maintenance)

Rolls-Royce

  • Inchinnan, Renfrewshire
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Job DescriptionManufacturing Services Leader (Maintenance)Full TimeInchinnanWe have an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Services Leader (Maintenance) to provide Manufacturing Services support within the maintenance team in our operations facility in Inchinnan.You will be accountable for the performance and results of your team, providing leadership and identifying team development opportunities through coaching and training.As an experienced manager with a strong operational background, you will be able to operate within defined manufacturing services and other standards and policies. You will be confident in making decisions and problem solving, guided by policies, procedures and plans for your area. Whilst also addressing resource and operational challenges adapting plans and priorities to set the direction for their team and fulfil the requirements of the role.Why Rolls-Royce?Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future, and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey.We’ll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.What we offer:We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.What you will be doing:In this exciting role, you will operate autonomously receiving guidance from management when the impact is broader, outside your team or the subject is more complex. You will ensure that all equipment, fixturing, tooling and services needed to support the Manufacturing process are available when required to the requisite standard, as well as:
  • Set the direction of your team by operationalising the plans and priorities developed by the leaders of Manufacturing Services and their Area.
  • Ensure that agreed performance targets for all manufacturing services accountable items are monitored using standard tools and KPIs, and ensure appropriate actions are taken where targets are not achieved.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely to guide and influence others either internally or externally to adopt a different point of view.
  • Coach own team and related teams on technical aspects of Manufacturing Services, contributing to business improvement in their technical area.
  • Coaching to facility Manufacturing Service Engineers (MSEs) to ensure that all MSE responsible items are delivered to the required standard at the required time.
  • Ensure that Manufacturing Services is supporting the business by fully supporting the deployment of the latest Rolls-Royce Production System standards.
  • Use conceptual and practical knowledge across Manufacturing Services activities to ensure that all Manufacturing Services accountabilities for the facility are enacted to the required level and within the set timescales utilising company processes, procedures and standards.
  • Input into the development of, and will take ownership of their budget, applying business acumen to achieve financial objectives.
  • ​Apply understanding of Rolls-Royce and how their own Manufacturing Services team integrates with others to achieve objectives of the Area (and function) they sit within. Liaise with the Manufacturing Manager(s) and is fully integrated within the area manufacturing team.
  • Interface effectively with Group Property and their service providers partners to ensure all services are enacted to the business requirement.
  • Understands the IT systems we use to drive our management and leadership activity. Competent in the use of the tools to manage manufacturing services performance. Communicates to the team using Digital tools, and able to communicate digital strategy and use of innovative technology.
  • Implement the Company Health, Safety and Environment policy in all aspects of Manufacturing Services, understand and deploy all legislative requirements and control standards through effective communication, processes and actions that support safe and compliant workplaces and equipment.
Who we’re looking for:At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.To be successful in this role you will need to meet the following criteria:
  • Proven track record of Manufacturing Leadership experience whilst embracing behaviours that inspire team working and simplicity.
  • Maintenance experience would be desirable.
  • Conceptual and practical knowledge of manufacturing services.
  • Has had experience in functional support groups.
  • Has a proven track record delivering business results.
  • Takes responsibility for their own development with particular focus on their leadership skills, has attended leadership development programmes.
  • Has led transformation projects and is familiar with continuous improvement methodologies such as six sigma and lean (Green and/or Black belt desirable but not mandatory).
  • Experience of working with trade unions.
  • Delivered manufacturing facility wide projects.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.We welcome applications from people with a refugee background.You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy atJob CategoryManufacturing ServicesPosting Date01 Sept 2025; 00:09Posting End Date14 Sept 2025

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