Job Description Production Controller - Submarines Full-Time Derby (Hybrid) An exciting opportunity for a Production Controller has arisen within our submarines area in Derby. In this role, you will be the single point of contact for planning capacity across an identified group of work centres and to operate effectively with other roles that participate in planning and execution activities across the internal supply chain, ensuring that the agreed production plan meets customer requirements while balancing load, capacity, and business priorities so that the executive planning system reflects a committed plan that can be used to measure performance, with corrective actions identified to mitigate risks. What you will be doing: Collaborate with Production Planners and Production Leaders to ensure production plans meet material requirement dates and align with overall business priorities Identify and escalate system data integrity issues, ensuring the ERP accurately reflects WIP status and bookings. Monitor key planning parameters and performance factors in real time to support informed decision-making. Ensure all paperwork, documentation, and compliance requirements are completed before WIP leaves the cell. Coordinate with Logistics to guarantee tooling availability and readiness for production. Commit short-term production plans for execution, considering resources, capacity, and machine availability while adhering to policies and RRMS. Position Qualifications: To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone who is/has: Educated to degree level or holds a relevant professional qualification. Essential experience in production planning and control, with manufacturing or P&CC experience. Desirable experience in load and capacity management, and working knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems. Able to make decisions and take responsibility under challenging circumstances, including for personal development. Strong ability to influence others and work effectively across teams. Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk. The professional level and the salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate. It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role. For more than 60 years Rolls-Royce Submarines has designed, supplied and supported the nuclear propulsion plant, providing power for all UK Royal Navy nuclear submarines. To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines an individual must hold a Security Check clearance. We will support the application for Security Clearance if you don’t already have it. Due to the nature of work we conduct, we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national. 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, resilient and 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. Grade: 7-10 Closing Date: 12/02/2026 Job Category Supply Chain Planning & Control Posting Date 30 Jan 2026; 00:01 Posting End Date 12 Feb 2026