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About this Production Manager– Defence Operations role at Rolls-Royce

Rolls-Royce · Onsite · Bristol

Job Description

Production Manager – Defence Operations Bristol

Full time

Bristol - 5 days a week on site

Why Rolls-Royce?

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 new production (OE) engines and modules to various customers around the world as well as standing up Development for the next generation of Defence products.

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

Accountabilities:

  • 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

Who we’re looking for

Being a part of Rolls-Royce you’ll know we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference.  These principles form our behaviours. They are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

Key Skills/Qualifications:

  • Previous experience of leading and managing teams (circa 20) within an Operations Environment is essential.
  • 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.

We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

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 - 25th September

Grade:  Management level C

For further information please contact: [email protected] 

Job Category

Manufacturing

Posting Date

11 Sept 2026; 00:09

Posting End Date

24 Sept 2026
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