Production Leader.

JR United Kingdom; Bath; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Rolls-Royce as a Production Leader in Defence Operations. This role offers an exciting opportunity where you will lead team operations, ensuring the delivery of quality results, engage in problem-solving, and drive operational improvements in a demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver all Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and People targets for your Value Stream.
• Set, manage, and control the budget for your Value Stream.
• Lead and manage employee development and performance through active coaching.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

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Job Description

Job Title: Production Leader - Defence Operations Bristol

Work Pattern: Full time

Location: Bristol - 5 days a week on site

Grade: Management level C

Why Rolls-Royce?

A fantastic opportunity to join the Defence Operations Team as a Production Leader has become available. If you enjoy working in an energetic, busy, and delivery-focused environment, then this is the role for you. The business is responsible for the delivery of all new production (OE) engines and modules to various customers around the world.

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

Accountabilities:

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

Who we're looking for

Being part of Rolls-Royce, you'll know we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple, and make a difference. These principles form our behaviours and are fundamental qualities we seek for all roles.

Key Skills/Qualifications:

• Previous experience of leading and managing teams (circa 20) within an Operations Environment is essential
• 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 priorities and deliver with excellence
• Experience of working in a business with Trade Union representation

We are an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives, which are crucial to innovation and problem solving. By building a culture of caring and belonging, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realize their full potential.

You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce

Job Details:

• Category: Manufacturing
• Posting Date: 07 Jul 2025 00:07
• Posting End Date: 13 Jul 2025

Location: Bristol, ENG - BS2 9NX