Production Leader.

JR United Kingdom; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Defence sector is seeking a Production Leader to join their team in Bristol. This role involves delivering on key targets, managing budgets, and fostering employee engagement in a dynamic operations environment. The candidate will bring strong leadership skills and a track record of success in performance improvement and team management.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams of around 20 members in an Operations environment.
• Proven track record in demanding settings.
• Successful in improving Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and People performance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver all Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and People targets for the Value Stream.
• Manage and control the budget, including productivity and absenteeism.
• Lead employee development through coaching and engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budget Management

Problem-solving

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. If you enjoy working in an energetic, busy, and delivery-focused environment, this role is for you. The business is responsible for delivering all new production (OE) engines and modules to various customers worldwide.

Responsibilities:

1. Deliver all Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and People targets for your Value Stream.
2. Ensure compliance with company and legislative Health, Safety, and Environment policies.
3. Plan short, medium, and long-term load and capacity for your Value Stream.
4. Manage and control the budget for your Value Stream, including headcount, productivity, overtime, and absenteeism.
5. Lead and manage employee development and performance through coaching and engagement.
6. Drive business improvements to enhance results and customer satisfaction.

What We're Looking For:

At Rolls-Royce, we prioritize safety, integrity, simplicity, and making a difference. These principles guide our behaviors and are key to our assessment process.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience leading and managing teams (around 20 members) in an Operations environment.
• Proven track record of delivering results in demanding settings.
• Strong communication and leadership skills to motivate and engage teams.
• Experience managing budgets and achieving financial targets.
• Demonstrated success in improving SQCDP performance under various conditions.
• Passion for problem-solving, accountability, and prioritization.
• Experience working in a unionized environment.

Additional Information:

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, believing that different backgrounds foster innovation. Our culture promotes caring and belonging, enabling everyone to reach their potential.

Job Category: Manufacturing

Posting Date: 07 Jul 2025

Posting End Date: 13 Jul 2025

Location: Bristol, ENG - BS2 9NX