Production Leader - Derby

Rolls-Royce; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in power solutions is seeking a Production Leader in Derby. This role requires a strong emphasis on team management, safety, and delivering quality. The successful candidate will develop and motivate a workforce while optimizing production performance. The position includes excellent salary and benefits, with 33 days of holiday and contributions to a pension scheme, along with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Generous pension contributions

Employee discounts

Free parking

Excellent on-site facilities

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing teams in a high-end production, manufacturing, or logistics environment.
• Committed to maintaining high safety standards and delivering quality outputs.
• Comfortable managing diverse tasks, priorities, and IT systems daily.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all work follows procedures and meets standards, fostering a safety-first culture.
• Drive a zero-defects mindset by improving processes and enhancing team skills.
• Lead and develop a large team for effective workforce management.
• Optimize cost, delivery, and quality to enhance production performance.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and growth.

Skills

Team management

Safety focus

Process improvement

Motivating teams

Job description

Job Description

Production Leader

Location: Derby

Are you ready for something different? A chance to push your people management skills and discover exactly what you’re capable of? As a Rolls‑Royce Production Leader, you’ll not only be at the heart of our iconic business, but you’ll also play an essential role in making it even better.

And in return? You’ll get fantastic colleagues, great rewards, and the opportunity to advance your career in new and exciting ways.

Why join Rolls‑Royce?

At Rolls‑Royce, we’re dedicated to cutting‑edge innovation, delivering power solutions, and creating the critical systems and technologies that shape the future of aviation, energy, and beyond. By joining Rolls‑Royce, you’ll have the opportunity to work on world‑changing projects, supported by a culture that champions inclusivity, creativity, and your professional growth.

What you will be doing

• Focusing on safety and compliance, ensure all work follows procedures and meets standards while fostering a safety‑first culture.

• Driving a zero‑defects mindset by reducing risks, improving processes, and enhancing team skills.

• Leading, developing and motivating a large team to build a skilled and effective workforce.

• Optimising cost, delivery, and quality to enhance production performance and operational efficiency.

• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and growth by streamlining processes to drive excellence.

What you’ll get

Great salary and benefits

On top of your salary and equivalent of 33 days’ holiday a year, you’ll get generous pension contributions (up to 12%), access to employee support assistance and employee discounts, free parking, and excellent on‑site facilities. Plus, much more.

Positions Requirements

• You’ll have proven experience managing teams in a high‑end production, manufacturing, or logistics environment.

• With a safety and quality focus you’re committed to maintaining high safety standards and delivering quality outputs.

• You’ll know how to motivate and develop teams to enhance performance and drive success.

• You’re always thinking ahead to ensure teams have the tools and support they need.

• You’ll be comfortable managing diverse tasks, priorities, and IT systems daily.

And, we have a variety of roles on offer, including day or shift roles, to suit your life and commitments.

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 are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non‑discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.

Closing date: 31st January 2026

As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.