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Rolls-Royce · Onsite · Bristol

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

Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk. 

 

The professional level and the salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate. 

 

It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.  

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

Grade:  Management Level C

For further information please contact:  [email protected] 

Job Category

Manufacturing

Posting Date

15 Sept 2026; 00:09

Posting End Date

01 Oct 2026
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