Supervisor, Manufacturing (Day Shift)

Supervisor, Manufacturing (Day Shift)

Operations

Global Grade 9

Full-Time

Aiken, SC

Why join Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce, we take pride in being a business that has played a pivotal role in shaping the modern world and remain dedicated to driving progress forward; powering, safeguarding, and connecting people across the globe.

Rolls-Royce has been recognized as the top employer in the Engineering & Manufacturing category on the prestigious Forbes Top Employers for Engineers list for 2025.

This ranking highlights our commitment to innovation, employee development, and fostering a collaborative environment where engineers can thrive.

What you will be doing:

• Direct, coordinate and monitor the activities of hourly employees engaged in the production or processing of cubic engine components and estimate worker hour requirements for completion of job assignments
• Coordinate and oversee Machining Centers, line boring machines, cleaning machines, different subassembly stations, material flow, production and production difficulties with the planning team, design, Quality, and other teams.
• Maintain time and production records and oversee the economical implementation of production equipment
• Plan rework in collaboration with Quality Management (QM), planning team and design while monitoring the deadlines
• Maintains team overtime and attendance records.
• Plan, read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine production requirements and evaluate current production estimates and outputs.
• Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
• Provide training, demonstrate equipment operations and work and safety procedures to new and existing employees, or assign employees to experienced workers for training.
• Confer with management or subordinates to resolve worker problems, complaints, or grievances
• Interpret specifications, blueprints, job orders, safety regulations, and company policies and procedures for workers
• Keep management abreast of progress, developments, and pending problems
• Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of machining center, department, work crew, and material flow
• Support and Improve issues regarding Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
• Implement good housekeeping practices.
• Promote a compliance culture in area of responsibility and live the letter and the spirit of the Rolls Royce Code of Conduct.
• Perform special projects as required.

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 behaviors that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process.

They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or Business Administration and 3 years of industrial machining or supervision experience; or 7 years of industrial machining or supervision experience.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S without sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Preferred Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of machining, production, lean manufacturing, material management, quality control, costs, and/or other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong knowledge of computer applications and/or controlled systems
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong ability to work effectively with others
• Good knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and/or coordination of people and resources.
• Good ability to motivate employee
• Proficient with PC and MS Office Suite
• Previous experience in area of supervisory responsibility
• Knowledge of MTU products, policies, and procedures
• Knowledge or plant operations and equipment

Work Conditions:

While performing tasks for this position, the employee is regularly requested to perform work on a computer inside and occasionally outside of the work environment.

Also, the employee will occasionally be required to work in environmental conditions where there are fumes and dust.

Finally, the employee will be frequently requested to perform tasks in environmental conditions where there are unpleasant odors and gases. Please note, the conditions can be hazardous.

Specific vision requirements for this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, ability to adjust focus and employee must have the ability to see in color.

The employee must also be able to inspect MTU America engine products under a fluorescent black light.

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation program 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 is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.

At Rolls-Royce, we are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We foster a welcoming and innovative work environment that invests in you, giving you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.