Production Leader - Bristol

JR United Kingdom; Bath; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading power solutions firm in Bristol is seeking a Production Leader to inspire a dynamic team in optimizing production performance while ensuring safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in operational performance improvement and lean methodologies. This role offers a competitive salary and exceptional benefits, supporting personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent development opportunities

Employee support assistance

Qualifications

• Knowledge of health and safety standards and product integrity.
• Broad experience across disciplines with a company-wide outlook.
• Lean/Six Sigma experience (Green Belt preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead a culture of Zero Harm, ensuring safety and wellbeing standards are met.
• Drive quality and efficiency towards Zero Defects.
• Manage team performance and budgets to optimize productivity.

Skills

Safety-first mindset

Continuous improvement expertise

Operational performance improvement

Leadership in cross-functional teams

Job description

Job Title: Production Leader - Bristol

Why join Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce, we're dedicated to cutting-edge innovation, delivering power solutions, and creating critical systems and technologies that shape the future of aviation, energy, and beyond. Join us to work on world-changing projects within a culture that champions inclusivity, creativity, and professional growth.

Position Summary

Lead, inspire, and drive excellence as a Production Leader at the state-of-the-art Rolls-Royce Bristol Turbine Facility. Take charge of a dynamic team within a manufacturing cell, optimize production performance, and help us achieve Zero Harm and Zero Defects while delivering world-class products to our customers.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead a culture of Zero Harm, ensuring safety, environmental, and wellbeing standards are met.
2. Drive quality and efficiency, working towards Zero Defects and compliance with engineering and safety standards.
3. Manage team performance and budgets, optimizing productivity, headcount, and cost efficiency.
4. Ensure on-time delivery through capacity planning and workflow management.
5. Develop and empower the team, fostering continuous improvement, lean leadership, and digital manufacturing adoption.

Position Requirements

• Safety-first mindset with knowledge of health and safety standards and product integrity.
• Broad experience across disciplines with a company-wide outlook, comfortable dealing with different challenges, cultures, and ways of working.
• Proven track record of improving operational performance and leading cross-functional teams.
• Continuous improvement expertise, ideally with Lean/Six Sigma experience (Green Belt preferred).

What We Offer

Excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits including bonuses, employee support assistance, and discounts. Join us to be part of our multi-year transformation to become a high-performing, resilient, and growing company.

Additional Details

Posting End Date: 30/06/2025

Location: Bristol, ENG - BS2 9NX

Posting Date: 20 Jul 2025

Application Deadline: 02 Aug 2025