Production Manager

Rolls-Royce; West of England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce in Bristol is seeking a Production Leader for Defence Operations. You will report to the Head of Manufacturing and lead all operations activity within your Value Stream to meet quality, cost, delivery and people targets in a busy, delivery-focused environment.

The role emphasizes safety, compliance, load planning, budgeting, and developing the team through coaching, with opportunities to improve performance and customer satisfaction across global customers.

Qualifications

• Experience of leading and managing teams (circa 20) within an Operations Environment would be beneficial
• 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 the most important priority and deliver with excellence.
• Experience of working in a business with Trade Union representation

Responsibilities

• 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 though active coaching and engagement
• Drive improvements through the business which deliver improved business results and customer satisfaction

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

Load planning

Budgeting

Communication

Problem solving

Team coaching

Job description

Job Description

Production Manager - Defence Operations

Bristol - Full time

Management Level C

Why join Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.

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 focussed environment then this is the role for you. The business is responsible for the delivery of all OE and MRO engines and modules to various customers around the world.

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

What you will be doing:

• 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 though active coaching and engagement
• Drive improvements through the business which deliver improved business results and customer satisfaction

Position qualifications:

• Experience of leading and managing teams (circa 20) within an Operations Environment would be beneficial
• 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 the most important priority and deliver with excellence.
• Experience of working in a business with Trade Union representation

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 - 2nd October

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

Posting Date

15 Sept 2026; 00:09

Posting End Date

01 Oct 2026 Location/Region: Bristol, England