Production Leader

Rolls-Royce; Cypress (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Production Leader at a globally recognized leader in innovation. In this dynamic role, you will inspire and develop a manufacturing team while ensuring high standards in safety, quality, and delivery. This position offers the chance to drive continuous improvement initiatives and manage operational budgets, making a significant impact in a supportive and inclusive environment. Join a company that values integrity and simplicity, and be part of a culture that promotes growth and innovation. If you are ready to take on a leadership role in a forward-thinking organization, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Competitive Salary

Bonus Structure

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in a leadership role within manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of safety, quality, and production standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a manufacturing team to meet production goals.
• Manage budgets and improve productivity and costs.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Methodologies

Six Sigma

Budget Management

Continuous Improvement

Education

Associate Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

JD/PhD

Job description

Job Title: Production Leader

Working Pattern: 2nd shift (2pm - 10:30pm M-F)

Working Location: Cypress, CA

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Production Leader at our Cypress, CA location. You will lead, inspire, and coach a team within a manufacturing cell, ensuring customer commitments are met with high standards in HSE, quality, cost, delivery, and responsiveness.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce is a globally recognized leader in innovation, designing and servicing systems that provide critical power with safety and reliability. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where employees can thrive and grow.

We have been named the top employer in the Engineering & Manufacturing category on the Forbes Top Employers for Engineers list for 2025, reflecting our dedication to innovation and employee development.

Our Commitment

We promote a workplace that respects, supports, and empowers our employees, offering opportunities for career growth and meaningful work. Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Key Responsibilities

1. Promote a culture of continuous improvement focused on safety, quality, and wellbeing.
2. Ensure compliance with all policies and standards, fostering a safety culture.
3. Develop and manage budgets related to headcount, productivity, and costs, driving improvements.
4. Ensure timely delivery of products by managing load, capacity, and bottlenecks.
5. Deploy and sustain Production System standards.
6. Lead and develop the manufacturing team through coaching, training, and lean leadership behaviors.

Candidate Profile

We value safety, integrity, simplicity, and impact. These principles guide our behaviors and are essential for all roles.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate degree with 7+ years of experience, or
• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience, or
• Master's degree with 3+ years of experience, or
• JD/PhD, or
• 9+ years of relevant experience without a degree.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cross-functional challenges and diverse cultures.
• Knowledge of multiple disciplines and product integrity.
• Experience deploying lean and Six Sigma methodologies, Green Belt preferred.
• Management experience in engineering is a plus.

What We Offer

Competitive salary, bonus, comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, and more. Relocation assistance is not provided.

Application Deadline: May 13, 2025