Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Rolls-Royce Washington business asaProduction Controller.
The Washington facility manufacturesmainly typesof complex HP Turbine discs, Compressor Discs, Fan Discs, Cover Plates and is set for a period of significant growth over the next 5 years. This role is a key position within the Plant as part of a high-performing, cross functional team.
As a Planning & Controlprofessionalyou will beinvolved inPlanning & Control activities across the Manufacturing Plant to ensure that delivery performance expectations are achieved, inventory is optimised, and the business complies with material control policies,maximisingvalue to the business, develop their competency and drive process excellence. You will apply a Lean mindset to both Planning & Control processes and Manufacturing Planning to reduce waste and optimise delivery to customer from available resources.
This role will requireyou to usescheduling techniques to control production through the process in line with business requirements to deliveron-timeto customer expectations. In addition, you will be:
Ensuring that all systems used to control production planning aremaintaineddaily and reporting key performance data for your area including Production Order Adherence, Throughput Monitoring and Lead Time.
Working with the multi-functional team tomonitorand ensure adherence to the plan at an engine bay and resource group level. Where performance diverges from the plan,identify, mitigate, and drive effective and full resolution.
Working with our Supplier Management teams to ensureoptimummaterial availability through early identification and prevention of shortages and excess which would otherwise impact business performance.
Working with both internal and external stakeholders across the extended supply chain as the primary point of contact for delivery and championing the root cause resolution of on-time delivery issues.
Experience of working with manufacturing, supply chain management,purchasingorlogisticsfield with APICS or equivalent qualifications.
Experience of SAP or equivalent ERP system, highly confident in data analysis and an aptitude and confidence to develop further.
Excellent communication skills, an ability to influence and work successfully with cross-functional teams in a rapidly changing environment.
Someone who is comfortable working alone with the detail but also works well as part of a team to improve overall business performance. Skilled in problem solving techniques with the ability to interpret data and trends and confident to pull the right team together to find a solution.
At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering,protectingand connecting people everywhere.
By joining Rolls-Royce,you'llhave the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.
Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive,resilientand growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.
Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.
Closing Date: Midnight7thMay 2026
As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.
Job Category
Supply Chain Planning & Control
Posting Date
24 Apr 2026; 00:04
Posting End Date
07 May 2026
