Operations Manager

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

Job Description

Operations Manager – Defence Operations

Bristol

Full time

Why join Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining Rolls-Royce, you’ll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.

Position Summary

A fantastic opportunity to join the Defence Manufacturing Team as a Production Leader has become available. If you enjoy working in an energetic, busy and delivery focussed environment then this is the role for you. The business is responsible for the delivery of all OE & MRO components to various customers around the world.

You will report to the Head of Manufacturing and be responsible for leading all aspects of Operations activity within your area of responsibility, with full accountability for ensuring that agreed current and future customer quality, cost, delivery and responsiveness requirements are met in full.

Accountabilities:

• Deliver all Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery and People targets
• Ensure compliance with Company and legislative Health, Safety and Environment policies
• Carry out short/medium/long term load and capacity planning for your business
• Set, manage and control the budget for your business (including, headcount, productivity, overtime, absenteeism)
• Lead and manage employee development and performance though active coaching and engagement
• Drive improvements through the business which deliver improved business results and customer satisfaction

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience of leading and managing teams (circa 20) within an Operations Environment would be beneficial
• 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) will be required & the working pattern is currently a 9-Day Fortnight. (This in not a contractual and therefore not guaranteed)

Regional Benefits:

• Generous Annual Leave
• Retirement Savings through the Rolls-Royce Retirement Savings Trust
• Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce
• Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Your Shares: Matched is a simple way to own Rolls-Royce shares and invest in our future, together. Buy one share, get one free! Rolls-Royce | Your Shares: Matched
• Digital GP provides a convenient way for you to access GP consultations
• Employee Assistance (EAP) and Live Well programmes

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 is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being athigh risk. The professional level and salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate but isanticipatedto Level C

It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.

Grade- Level C

Closing date 30th September

Contact- [e-mail]

Job Category

Manufacturing

Posting Date

16 Sept 2026; 00:09

Posting End Date

29 Sept 2026