Rolls-Royce
Designs and manufactures power and propulsion systems for aerospace, marine, defence and energy sectors.
Manufacturing Services Manager
Lead manufacturing services strategy, safety, asset management and continuous improvement.
Job Highlights
About the Role
Manufacturing Services ensures safe, capable, compliant and available assets to minimise customer disruption and maintain a safe workplace. The central team enables operational excellence through people, processes, tools, systems and service‑contract delivery. This manager will help embed those capabilities across the organisation. Key duties include collaborating across business boundaries, developing functional strategies and designing best‑practice processes and standards. The manager will implement HSE policy, uphold legislative and regulatory requirements, and provide specialist technical expertise in asset management and functional safety. They will also champion digital tools, drive continuous improvement, solve complex problems and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Primary focus areas cover HSE regulatory compliance, engineering processes and functional safety, asset lifecycle management, digital reporting and CMMS, technology assurance, people capability and risk reduction. The role also involves leading global Communities of Practice and supporting procurement and financial activities related to service contracts. • Lead cross‑functional collaboration to deliver Manufacturing Services objectives. • Develop and execute functional strategies, processes and standards. • Implement HSE policies and ensure regulatory compliance across assets. • Provide technical expertise in asset lifecycle, machinery and functional safety. • Leverage digital tools (e.g., IBM Maximo, Power BI) for performance reporting. • Drive continuous improvement using Six Sigma/Lean methodologies. • Coach and mentor Manufacturing Services teams and lead Communities of Practice. • Manage procurement and financial activities, including supplier relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸asset management
- ▸functional safety
- ▸digital reporting
- ▸continuous improvement
- ▸hse compliance
- ▸procurement
What You Bring
Rolls‑Royce is seeking a Manufacturing Services Manager on a flexible/hybrid schedule, with domestic travel required. The role sits within the central Manufacturing Services team of Civil Aerospace Manufacturing Operations. Joining Rolls‑Royce offers the chance to work on world‑class solutions in a culture that values individuality and diverse perspectives. The preferred candidate holds a degree in an engineering discipline, deep knowledge of manufacturing services technical competences and strong HSE legislation understanding. Experience with CMMS platforms such as IBM Maximo and analytics tools like Power BI, as well as Six Sigma or Lean methodology, is required. Proven programme‑management, leadership, communication and collaboration skills in a remote‑team environment are essential. • Hold a degree in engineering or equivalent with strong HSE and CMMS knowledge. • Demonstrated programme‑management experience delivering transformation projects.
Requirements
- ▸engineering degree
- ▸hse
- ▸ibm maximo
- ▸power bi
- ▸six sigma
- ▸programme management
Benefits
Rolls‑Royce offers a competitive salary, bonus, employee assistance, discounts and extensive development opportunities as part of a multi‑year transformation programme. The company is committed to an inclusive, respectful workplace where diverse perspectives drive innovation.
Work Environment
Onsite