Production Leader - Trentham

Rolls-Royce plc; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and benefits

33 days holiday and pension up to 12%

Job summary

Rolls-Royce plc in Trentham is seeking a Production Leader to oversee a skilled manufacturing team, drive safety, quality and continuous improvement, and deliver excellent production performance. You’ll shape daily operations and develop people to reach higher levels of capability.

This role offers a challenging, rewarding path with a strong focus on cost efficiency, on-time delivery, and a safety-first culture across high-end production environments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading teams in a high-end production, manufacturing, or logistics environment.
• Strong focus on safety and quality to deliver outputs that meet standards.
• Ability to motivate and develop teams to improve performance and drive success.
• Capability to manage diverse tasks, priorities, and IT systems daily.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a large production team to build skilled, effective workforce.
• Foster a safety-first culture and ensure procedures and standards are followed.
• Drive a zero-defects mindset by reducing risks and improving processes.
• Optimise cost, delivery, and quality to enhance production performance.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and streamline operations.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Safety awareness

Process improvement

Team motivation

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Job Description Production Leader Location: Trentham

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

• Working in our Civil Aerospace business, you’ll be leading the teams responsible for making the world‑famous parts and engines we’re known for.
• 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 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. Closing date: 25th August

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.

Job Category Manufacturing

Rolls‑Royce pioneers cutting‑edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs.