Job Description
VP Repair Operations
Full Time/ Hybrid (3 days per week on site)
Derby (global role)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an VP Repair Operations to join the Aftermarket Team in Derby.
The Vice President, Repair Operations is accountable for the operational performance, delivery, and continuous improvement of the Rolls-Royce Civil Aerospace global repair network.
The role is responsible for ensuring safe, compliant and efficient repair execution across supplier and joint ventures delivering industry-leading turnaround times, quality, productivity and customer service performance.
The position plays a pivotal role in maintaining engine availability, maximising repair throughput, reducing work-in-progress, improving asset utilisation and ensuring repair operations can support current and future fleet demands.
The VP Repair Operations serves as the operational leader for the global repair network, driving performance, capability deployment and delivery execution whilst partnering with Engineering, Supply Chain, Programmes and Repair Commodity teams to achieve Civil Aerospace aftermarket objectives.
What you will be doing:
Global Repair Operations Leadership
Lead the global repair operations organisation to deliver safe, compliant and efficient repair execution.
Drive consistent operational standards across all repair facilities and repair providers.
Provide visible executive leadership across the global repair network.
Operational Performance & Delivery
Own end-to-end repair operations performance across the global repair network.
Drive improvements in Turnaround Time (TAT), On-Time Delivery (OTD), Repair throughput, Repair yield, Work In Progress (WIP), Capacity utilisation, Labour productivity, Cost per repair, Quality performance
Conduct regular performance reviews with internal teams and external repair partners.
Capability & Capacity Planning
Optimise workforce deployment, repair flow and facility utilisation across the repair network.
Balance demand and loading between repair sites and suppliers.
Lead short and medium-term capacity planning activities.
Repair Flow & Turnaround Performance
Drive end-to-end repair flow effectiveness and improve material movement and workflow management.
Lead initiatives to accelerate repair cycle times.
Drive improvements in component and module turnaround performance.
Supplier & Joint Venture Operations
Lead operational relationships with repair suppliers and joint venture partners.
Drive supplier operational improvement plans.
Collaborate with Procurement and Repair Commodity teams on supplier development activities.
Quality, Safety & Compliance
Ensure Repair Operations maintain the highest standards of safety, regulatory compliance and quality.
Drive reduction of quality escapes, rework and operational defects.
Ensure compliance with all applicable aviation and regulatory requirements.
Continuous Improvement & Lean Transformation
Champion Lean and continuous improvement throughout repair operations.
Leverage digital technologies, automation and analytics to improve operational performance.
Deliver measurable improvements in cost, quality, delivery and customer outcomes.
Preferred requirements:
Significant executive leadership experience within Aerospace MRO, Manufacturing, Repair Operations or Industrial Operations.
Proven experience leading large-scale operational organisations.
Strong track record of delivering productivity, quality and cost improvement programmes.
Experience managing global operations and geographically dispersed teams.
Demonstrated success in Lean transformation and operational excellence.
Experience managing complex supplier and partner relationships.
Strong understanding of aerospace repair and industrial operations.
Civil Aerospace MRO experience.
Experience leading global repair networks.
Knowledge of digital manufacturing and Industry 4.0 technologies.
Experience working with joint ventures and strategic partners.
Why join Rolls-Royce ?
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