Production Leader

Job Description

Production Leader at Rolls-Royce located in Cypress, CA. Work onsite on the 3rd shift (10:00 pm – 6:30 am).

• Drive a culture of continuous improvement that prioritises safety, zero harm and zero defects, achieving yield targets and environmental objectives.
• Ensure all work complies with legislative and technical policies and standards, fostering a product safety culture.
• Develop agreed cell cost‑center budgets (headcount, productivity, absenteeism, consumable cost) and identify improvements in productivity and consumable costs.
• Deliver products on time by optimising load and capacity tools and managing bottlenecks to maintain flow through the cell.
• Fully deploy and sustain all relevant Production System minimum standards.
• Inspire and develop the manufacturing team to consistently deliver high performance through effective coaching, training, delegation, and lean leadership behaviours.

• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb throughout the shift.
• Must climb stairs and ladders and lift up to 55 lb.
• Requires normal vision (close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception) and the ability to adjust focus.
• Reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

• Associate degree and 7+ years of experience in operations, planning and control, supply chain, engineering, or quality; or
• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in the same fields; or
• Master's degree and 3+ years of experience; or
• JD/PhD; or
• 9+ years of experience in the same fields in lieu of a degree.
• U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Residency is required for eligibility.

• Company‑wide perspective and exposure to diverse challenges, cultures, and ways of working.
• Broad knowledge across multiple disciplines.
• Track record of improving operational performance under varying conditions, using cross‑functional teams.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma, preferably with Green Belt accreditation.
• Management experience in an engineering industry (ideal but not essential).

Rolls‑Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.