Senior Logistics Operations Manager – Control Tower
Location: Derby, Manchester or Warrington (Flexible / Hybrid)
Salary: £71,000 – £88,750 + 17% bonus + £5,000 allowance
Our mission is to deliver clean, affordable energy for all. Rolls-Royce SMR provides a British solution to a global energy challenge, leading the way in Small Modular Reactor technology and shaping the UK’s premier green export opportunity.
Our Operations & Supply Chain function is critical to enabling delivery across our programme, with logistics providing the backbone for safe, efficient and reliable material movement across multiple geographies. A key part of this is the development of a centralised Control Tower capability, providing real-time visibility, governance and performance management across our global logistics network.
In this context, we’re looking for a Senior Logistics Operations Manager – Control Tower to lead the development and operation of our global control tower. You’ll work closely with Programme, Construction, Engineering and Supply Chain teams to ensure full visibility, proactive risk management and alignment with delivery schedules.
Reporting into the Head of Logistics Operations, you’ll play a key role in establishing the control tower as the single source of truth for logistics data, driving performance, improving resilience and enabling data-led decision-making across the organisation.
We’ll need you to:
Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the global logistics control tower
Ensure real-time visibility of shipments, inventory and transport performance across all modes and locations
Act as the primary escalation point for logistics disruptions, delays and service failures
Coordinate cross-functional teams to resolve operational issues and maintain delivery schedules
Define and monitor logistics KPIs, delivering performance reporting, dashboards and insights
Lead incident and exception management, implementing contingency plans to mitigate risk
Drive process standardisation, continuous improvement and innovation across logistics operations
Support digital transformation, including control tower systems, automation and data analytics
Ensure data integrity, system governance and consistent use of logistics platforms
You’ll bring:
Proven experience in logistics operations, control tower environments or supply chain visibility platforms
Strong understanding of end-to-end logistics operations across multiple geographies
Experience managing logistics performance through KPIs, reporting and analytics
Strong problem-solving capability with experience managing operational risk and disruption
Experience working with 3PL/4PL partners and logistics networks
Strong stakeholder management skills across cross-functional teams
Commercial awareness with understanding of logistics cost and performance drivers
Experience in complex, regulated or safety-critical industries such as energy, infrastructure, manufacturing or aerospace
Location & Ways of Working
This role can be based from our Derby, Manchester or Warrington offices, with hybrid working and regular engagement with stakeholders and suppliers.
What’s In It for You?
You’ll also receive:
Bonus: Up to 17% (performance related)
Personal Benefits Allowance: £5,000
Pension: 12% employer / 6% employee
Holidays: 28 days + public holidays (option to buy/sell up to 4 days)
Private Medical Insurance: BUPA
Life Assurance: 6× pensionable pay
Home Office Support: £250 one-off payment for new starters
Pay Range:
£71,000.00-
£93,187.50Why Join Us?
You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer:
• A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business.
• A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.
Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch – we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.
Our Application Process
Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:
• Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
• Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check
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