- Location
- Bristol Filton (UK-B), United Kingdom
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Seniority
- Manager
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
Job Description
Production Manager – Defence Operations
Bristol
Full time
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.
Position Summary
A fantastic opportunity to join the Defence Manufacturing 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 & MRO components 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.
Accountabilities:
- Deliver all Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery and People targets
- Ensure compliance with Company and legislative Health, Safety and Environment policies
- Carry out short/medium/long term load and capacity planning for your business
- Set, manage and control the budget for your business (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
Preferred Requirements:
- 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
- Shift Work (Monday – Friday) will be required & the working pattern is currently a 9-Day Fortnight. (This in not a contractual and therefore not guaranteed)
Regional Benefits:
- Generous Annual Leave
- Retirement Savings through the Rolls-Royce Retirement Savings Trust
- Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce
- Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury
- Your Shares: Matched is a simple way to own Rolls-Royce shares and invest in our future, together. Buy one share, get one free! Rolls-Royce | Your Shares: Matched
- Digital GP provides a convenient way for you to access GP consultations
- Employee Assistance (EAP) and Live Well programmes
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 is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Closing date 14th 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.