Job Description

Logistics Operations Manager

Full Time

Derby

This position is being advertised to form a pipeline of candidates for current and future positions within Civil Aerospace, therefore applicants should not expect feedback immediately. However, we will endeavour to review your CV in a timely manner.

What you will be doing

Reporting to the Head of Logistics, this Logistics manager role will be the primary lead for the lean logistics plan for every part methodology focused on improvement (safety, quality, cost, delivery & people) of the end-to-end value stream from vendor to point of use.

Delivering these responsibilities by inspiring and engaging the extended P&C organisation in Manufacturing Operations and Procurement, the key focus will be to ensure logistics budgets and improvement targets are met and the best logistics processes are deployed and standardised across the supply chain. These challenges will require strong interpersonal skills, the ability to work cross-functionally and the professional credibility to influence at all levels.

Where the activity is executed by a 3PL, the logistics manager is accountable for ensuring the 3PL organisation is managed in accordance with the service level agreements and is responsible for the reporting and control of standard metrics (SQCDP), maintaining customer service levels.

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.

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.

Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home, or another remote location. It’s a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we’re all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute strategies an lead improvement programmes for inbound condition of supply optimisation, returnable packaging, lineside logistics and parts presentation. Including supporting digital systems and business processes.
Provide subject matter expertise on Plan For Every Part, Packaging and Lineside Logistics (including relevant RRMS S7 Manage Logistics processes) across Manufacturing Operations.
Manage the capability development of the team and provide functional support for the deployed logistics resource across planning and control. Designing and developing training as appropriate.
Ownership of the global Sabre PPL (Protection, Packaging and Labelling document) and associated forms: Packaging and labelling sheet and Packaging good spots.
Responsibility for biannual UK government packaging waste reporting.
Engagement with key functional groups, (Global Indirect purchasing, finance, group property, risk and insurance, quality, compliance, taxation and export controls) to ensure logistics operations are compliant to RRMS
3PL operational contract management including day-to-day operational support, attending monthly and quarterly business reviews and having a clear understanding of the spend profile and key drivers.

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.

Has relevant previous experience in a P&C or Business Improvement role
Has the professional credibility to guide the operational team
Strong analysis and planning skills
Experience in managing programmes and applying programme management methodology
Problem solving & Black Belt capability or experience

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.

We welcome applications from people with a refugee background.

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

Closing date: 11th January 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