Defence Operations Leader: Production & Quality

Rolls-Royce; Filton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Retirement savings plan

Life assurance

Income protection

Employee shares — Matched

Digital GP

Employee assistance & wellbeing

Job summary

Rolls-Royce is seeking an Operations Manager for the Defence Manufacturing Team in Bristol. You will lead all operational activities with accountability for quality, cost, delivery and responsiveness to global customers.

The role includes load planning, budget control, and people development, with a focus on delivering SQCDP improvements in a demanding environment. The position supports a 9-Day Fortnight shift pattern (not guaranteed) and requires strong leadership within a unionised context.

Qualifications

• Experience of leading and managing teams (circa 20) within an Operations Environment.
• Results oriented with a proven delivery track record within a demanding environment.
• Effective communication and people leadership skills with the ability to drive, engage and motivate others.
• Experience of delivering against financial targets and working within a budgetary framework.
• Evidence of delivering improved SQCDP performance in both favourable and unfavourable conditions.
• Passion for problem-solving, providing solutions, accountability and the ability to focus on the most important priority and deliver with excellence.
• Experience of working in a business with Trade Union representation.
• Shift Work (Monday – Friday) and a 9-Day Fortnight, not contractual.

Responsibilities

• Deliver all Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery and People targets.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Environment policies.
• Carry out load and capacity planning for the business.
• Set, manage and control the budget for the business (headcount, productivity, overtime, absenteeism).
• Lead and manage employee development and performance through coaching and engagement.
• Drive improvements to deliver better business results and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Budget management

Delivery focus

People management

Union awareness

Job description

Rolls-Royce is seeking an Operations Manager for the Defence Manufacturing Team in Bristol. You will lead all operational activities with accountability for quality, cost, delivery and responsiveness to global customers.

The role includes load planning, budget control, and people development, with a focus on delivering SQCDP improvements in a demanding environment. The position supports a 9-Day Fortnight shift pattern (not guaranteed) and requires strong leadership within a unionised context.