Production Planner - Submarines

Rolls-Royce Submarines: Production Planner Opportunity in Derby

This is an exciting opportunity for skilled Production Planners to join the world-renowned Rolls-Royce Submarines business, based at their Derby, Raynesway facility. Rolls-Royce is at the forefront of innovation, particularly within its growing nuclear sector, and this role offers a chance to contribute to ambitious, world-leading projects.

Why Consider This Role?

• Impactful Work: You will play a crucial role in the delivery of critical submarine components, directly contributing to national security and pioneering technological advancements.
• Career Development: Rolls-Royce is committed to continuous learning and professional growth. This position offers access to a broad range of opportunities within a supportive, digital-first, and inclusive culture.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a diverse team of experts in engineering, manufacturing, project management, and procurement, where your contributions will be valued and encouraged.
• Competitive Package: The role comes with an industry-competitive salary, excellent benefits including a bonus, employee support assistance, and discounts, making it an attractive proposition for career-minded individuals.

Key Responsibilities and What to Expect:

As a Production Planner within a Control Account Team (CAT) and Delivery Business Unit (DBU), you will be the central point of contact for your designated portfolio. Your primary focus will be on ensuring on-time delivery through meticulous planning and maintenance of crucial ERP and supporting systems. Key duties include:

• Developing, communicating, and tracking credible production plans that align with customer demands, while also considering inventory, logistics, and storage.
• Validating proposed plans by collaborating with Supply Chain Planners to ensure timely raw material delivery and with Production Leaders and Controllers to meet all customer and New Product Introduction (NPI) requirements.
• Maintaining the integrity of the ERP system with robust data to support accurate supply planning and taking proactive steps to rectify any inaccuracies.
• Understanding and optimizing inventory and logistics across the value stream to minimize customer delivery risks and costs.
• Participating in business and operational reviews to assess delivery capability, identify risks, and define mitigation actions.

What We're Looking For:

Rolls-Royce values agility, boldness, collaboration, and simplicity. To excel in this role, candidates should demonstrate:

• Essential Experience: Proven experience in production planning and control is a prerequisite.
• Decision-Making Skills: A demonstrated ability to manage deliveries and make sound business decisions, even under pressure.
• System Proficiency: Working knowledge and practical experience with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and/or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Influencing Abilities: The capacity to effectively influence stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.

Important Considerations for Candidates:

• Security Clearance: Due to the sensitive nature of the work within Rolls-Royce Submarines, all individuals must hold or be able to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance. Rolls-Royce will support this application process if you do not currently possess it.
• Nationality Restrictions: For security reasons and the protection of specific assets, applications can only be progressed from individuals who are UK nationals or, in approved MoD cases, dual nationals.
• Location: This role is based at the Rolls-Royce Raynesway site in Derby.

This role presents a significant opportunity for individuals seeking to advance their careers in a highly respected organization, working on cutting-edge technology that powers vital needs globally. If you are a driven and experienced Production Planner, this could be your next impactful career move.