How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Job Description: Production Leader – Defence Operations
Location
Bristol
Employment Type
Full time
Work Schedule
5 days a week on site
Job Level
C Management
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-focused 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.
Role Overview
You will report to the Manufacturing Manager 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.
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 through active coaching and engagement
- Drive improvements through the business which deliver improved business results and customer satisfaction
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
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.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Our Vision
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.
Our Commitment
Rolls-Royce is committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive. 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 Details
- Job Category: Manufacturing
- Posting Date: 08 Jul 2026; 00:07
- Posting End Date: 14 Jul 2026
About Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest, and most competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location