Manufacturing Services Leader
Rolls-Royce
Lead, inspire and coach manufacturing maintenance team to meet safety, quality, cost, delivery goals.
21 days ago ago
$103,844 - $168,747
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Indianapolis, IN
Onsite
Company Size
50,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul
Research & Technology
Customer Relations
Digital Transformation
Power Systems
Propulsion Solutions
Aerospace Engineering
Sector Specialisms
Civil aerospace
Defence
Power Systems
Electrical
Commercial marine
Yacht
Marine
Industrial construction
Role
What you would be doing
asset optimization
preventative maintenance
load planning
lean deployment
quality assurance
people development
- PEOPLE - Optimize the capability and capacity of the cell by developing a flexible team. Develop and motivate team members ensuring they are trained, capable and effective.
- Ensures that agreed performance targets for all manufacturing services accountability are monitored using standard tools and appropriate actions are take where targets are not achieved.
- LEAN - Ensure that all relevant Production System minimum standards are fully deployed and sustained within the business in support of performance objectives and coaching the team to fully participate in continuous improvement.
- LEAD - Inspire the manufacturing team to consistently deliver high levels of performance through facilitation, coaching and the demonstration of lean leadership behaviors. Motivate, delegate and empower team members to act and make their own decisions.
- ASSETS - Optimize the performance of manufacturing assets to maximize facility productivity and meet current and future customer demand. Understand current constraints and develop a future state.
- Supervisor over multi-trade skilled workforce accountable for manufacturing and test facility preventative and corrective maintenance.
- Ensure that all Manufacturing Services personnel and other reports are appropriately, resourced, trained and developed using company standard processes.
- PRODUCT SAFETY - Accountable for ensuring that all work is carried out in compliance with the required standard to ensure conformance to the engineering specification, and for promoting a product safety culture in the organization.
- DELIVERY - Deliver our products and services to customer commitments on time. Plan using load and capacity tools and manage bottlenecks and constraints to achieve flow through the cell. Understand WIP and inventory levels and drive to meet business targets.
- Effectively interface with Group Property and their service providers partners to ensure all services are enacted to the business requirement.
- Ensure that Manufacturing Services area comply to the latest HS&E standards and business requirements including fulfilling specific roles such as Responsible Person (RP) for specific activities
- COST - Develop and manage agreed people budget (headcount, productivity, absenteeism). Understand and manage the cell cost center budget and work with the team to drive productivity and reduce consumable cost.
- Ensure that both planned and corrective maintenance actions are carried out in accordance with company procedures through the deployment of internal or third-party resource, maximizing asset availability
- QUALITY - Drive to Zero Defects. Work with all functions to reduce risks and drive product and service right first time. Ensure compliance to all relevant company legislative and technical policies and standards.
- Work closely with the Manufacturing facility, Test Engineering and Manufacturing teams to ensure that facilities and test cells are fit for purpose and are managed via an asset care program
What you bring
maximo
digital tools
asset availability
program management
bachelor’s degree
9+ years
- DIGITAL MANUFACTURING - Understand the IT systems we use to drive our management and leadership activity. Be competent in the use of the tools to manage cell and people performance. Communicate to the team using digital tools and be able to communicate digital strategy and use of innovative technology.
- In lieu of a degree, 9+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of Maximo System for Maintenance repair tracking
- An Associate’s degree in Engineering or Manufacturing with 7+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment OR;
- A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Manufacturing with 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment OR;
- Strong understanding of asset availability
- A Masters degree in Engineering or Manufacturing with 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment OR;
- Elements of Program Management helpful
- In order to be considered for this role, you must be a US citizen
Information not given or found
Training + DevelopmentInformation not given or found
Interview process
Information not given or found
Visa SponsorshipInformation not given or found
Security clearanceInformation not given or found
People also searched
Production Engineer Jobs in Indianapolis United StatesProcess Engineer Jobs in Indianapolis United StatesFacilities Manager Jobs in Indianapolis United StatesQuality Engineer Jobs in Indianapolis United StatesAsset Manager Jobs in Indianapolis United StatesQuality Manager Jobs in Indianapolis United StatesHealth & Safety Manager Jobs in Indianapolis United StatesOperations Manager Jobs in Indianapolis United States
Company
Overview
£18.9 billion
Revenue
The company achieved near £18.9 billion in revenue in 2024.
£2.9 billion
Operating Profit
The company reported an operating profit of approximately £2.9 billion in 2024.
36%
Market Share
The company holds a commercial engine market share of roughly 36%. This reflects its strong position in the sector.
25 vehicles/day
Production Rate
The company's Goodwood facility produces approximately 25 ultra-luxury electric vehicles per day under a BMW licence.
- Founded in the early 20th century, it began as a pioneer in aero-engine design and has grown into a global engineering powerhouse.
- It develops and produces engines and power systems for commercial and military aircraft, naval vessels, submarines, and energy infrastructure.
- Headquartered in London, it operates across four core segments—civil aerospace, defence, power systems and emerging markets like nuclear and modular reactors.
- It supports iconic programmes—supplying wide-body commercial aircraft engines, submarine nuclear reactors, naval propulsion, and bespoke industrial power units.
- Amid a major turnaround since 2023, the company secured a £9 billion UK defence reactor deal.
- We do the right thing – We do what’s right for our customers, our people, and society.
- We aim high – We stretch our ambition, we set challenging goals, and we deliver results.
- We take ownership – We take personal responsibility for our actions, performance, and results.
- We act with integrity – We build trust by being honest, transparent, and ethical in everything we do.
- We collaborate – We work together with respect, trust, and inclusiveness to achieve our goals.
Net-zero by 2050
Carbon Neutrality Goal
Aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Carbon intensity down by 25%
Carbon Intensity Reduction Target
Committed to reducing the carbon intensity of products and operations by 25% by 2030.
CO2 emissions reduced by 50%
SAF Emissions Reduction
SAF strategy targets a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions from flight by 2050.
- Engaged in development of hybrid-electric and fully-electric propulsion systems to reduce environmental impact.
- Focus on reducing waste and resource consumption across the entire supply chain.
30% by 2030
Female Leadership Target
Aims to achieve 30% female representation in senior leadership positions.
26% workforce
Gender Representation
Women currently account for 26% of the global workforce as of 2023.
- Set a goal to increase representation of ethnic minorities in senior roles.
- Implemented initiatives to promote a more inclusive work environment, including mentorship programs and leadership development for underrepresented groups.
Kablio AIIf you're someone who helps build and power the world (or dreams to), Kablio AI is your pocket-sized recruiter that gets you hired.
Copyright © 2025 Kablio