Production Leader

Job Description – Production Leader

Location:

Derby

As a Rolls‑Royce Production Leader, you’ll be at the heart of our iconic business, leading teams that manufacture world‑famous parts and engines in our Civil Aerospace sector.

We’re dedicated to cutting‑edge innovation, delivering power solutions, and shaping the future of aviation, energy, and beyond. You’ll work on world‑changing projects in a culture that champions inclusivity, creativity, and professional growth.

• Leading the teams responsible for making the world‑famous parts and engines we’re known for.
• Focusing on safety and compliance, ensuring all work follows procedures and meets standards while fostering a safety‑first culture.
• Driving a zero‑defects mindset by reducing risks, improving processes, and enhancing team skills.
• Leading, developing and motivating a large team to build a skilled and effective workforce.
• Optimising cost, delivery, and quality to enhance production performance and operational efficiency.
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and growth by streamlining processes to drive excellence.

• Great salary and benefits, plus an equivalent of 33 days’ holiday a year.
• Generous pension contributions (up to 12%).
• Access to employee support assistance, discounts, free parking, and excellent on‑site facilities.
• And, much more.

• Proven experience managing teams in a high‑end production, manufacturing, or logistics environment.
• A safety and quality focus with commitment to maintaining high safety standards and delivering quality outputs.
• Ability to motivate and develop teams to enhance performance and drive success.
• Proactive mindset to ensure teams have the tools and support they need.
• Comfort with managing diverse tasks, priorities, and IT systems daily.
• Availability for day or shift roles as needed.

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.

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

The professional level and salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate but is anticipated to…