Chief of Manufacturing Technology – HTRC (High Temperature Research Centre)
Onsite
Ansty
The High Temperature Research Centre (HTRC)
The High Temperature Research Centre (HTRC) is a joint collaboration between Rolls-Royce & the University of Birmingham to deliver high quality product & process innovation using its advanced investment casting capability. The facility, which is based in Ansty near Coventry has 5,800 sqm facility with c. 100 staff.
What you will be doing
Put Safety First. Ensure effective implementation of HTRC (High-temperature Research Centre) HSE policy. Accountable for site-based Rolls-Royce staff & for driving plans to zero harm. Understand process risks & develop mitigations as part of a robust product safety strategy. Promote a safety-first culture in the organisation
Leadership and Resourcing. As a member of the HTRC leadership team, ensure appropriate professional development of all employees based at the HTRC. Ensure appropriate resourcing and capability levels to support all programmes and other business demands, now and in the future
Delivery. Develop & deliver new technology, capability & demonstrator hardware in line with HTRC programmes and financial performance commitments
Future Strategy. Lead development of the future strategy for the HTRC to meet current & future requirements & ensure robust plans are in place to execute the strategy in the required timescales. Identify and develop new opportunities to enhance high-temperature capability for Rolls-Royce
Influence and Collaboration. Maintain & develop positive and collaborative relationships with a full range of internal and external partners and stakeholders. Represent the company as required in external engagements
Why Rolls-Royce?
Work with us and we’ll welcome you into a culture of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. We will listen first, embrace feedback and act with integrity. We will invest in your continuous learning and development, and make sure you have access to a wide breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career and make a difference.
We offer excellent development, 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.
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.
You are a role model for RR behaviours of Put Safety First, Do the Right Thing, Keep it Simple and Make a Difference
You have a breadth of leadership experience, particularly with large and/or complex/diverse teams
You have senior manufacturing/operational and, ideally, programme management experience in complex, engineering organisations. Experience in investment casting is desirable
You have a track record of delivery of operational and strategic objectives in an environment with interfaces across multiple stakeholders
Proven ability to manage and influence internal and external stakeholders at all levels
Experience of the development and delivery, from vision to reality, of business strategies
Background of working with academic institutions is desirable
Join us & help Rolls-Royce to become a high-performing, competitive, resilient business.
Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk. The professional level and salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate but is anticipated to
This job is advertised at the grades shown, and this is the desired operating level for this role. We encourage applications from candidates with relevant experience from any grade.
It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.
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. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.
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Grade: Management Level B
For further information, please contact: Alison Connaughton