Planning & Control Manager – Logistics Operations

Job Title: Planning & Control Manager - Logistics Operations

Working Pattern: Days onsite

Working location: Derby

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Planning & Control Manager within Logistics Operations to join the Rolls-Royce Submarines business in Derby.

This role has been created to further build on logistics operational excellence and extend the scope of service provided to the Primary Components Operations facility, delivering end-to-end logistics support.

Integrating the production demands for the facility with the existing off-site network, the role will ensure the material, tools & equipment are in the right place at the right time, delivered through managing a team of logistics professionals.

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.

The role will be pivotal in developing a new team and set of processes to enable a step change in efficiency within Operations, in readiness for the production ramp up and site expansion that will ultimately deliver the SSN-AUKUS programme.

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

• To manage logistics operations to ensure all service levels are achieved and continuous improvement activities are delivered on time.
• Responsible for the management, reporting and control of standard metrics (SQCDP), maintaining customer service levels.
• Provide oversight and leadership to entire logistics operations, enabling development of personnel and the provision of the required service to the business.
• To own the resource of Logistics Technician, Logistics Operative, Logistics Controller & Logistics Lead roles for designated scope of work. Build and motivate a strong, high performing team, using technical knowledge to nurture, develop and mentor others.

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.

• Proven leadership qualities & experience of managing, building and developing a team.
• Proven track record of managing and delivering operations/improvements, including dealing with change
• Broad understanding of different roles / functions / processes (e.g. Manufacturing, Purchase, NPI, ME etc).
• Familiar with logistics operations processes and supporting functional requirements.
• Knowledge of internal and external regulations

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 which are crucial to innovation and problem solving. We believe the more diverse perspectives we have, the more successful we'll be. By building a culture of caring and belonging, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

To work for the Rolls-Royce Submarines business an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national.

You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce

Closing date: 11/11/25

Supply Chain Planning & Control

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