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Rolls-Royce

Manufacturing Manager

Rolls-Royce

. Lead a large, complex manufacturing operation of 200–500 colleagues, fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and high performance .

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeBristol • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead a large, complex manufacturing operation of 200–500 colleagues, fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and high performance
  • Hold end-to-end responsibility for Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost across the site
  • Define and execute the site’s long-term operational strategy, aligned to broader business priorities
  • Drive transformational change through the deployment of digital technologies and advanced manufacturing practices
  • Deliver structured, multi-year programmes to improve cost competitiveness and operational efficiency
  • Embed a culture of continuous improvement, underpinned by lean methodology and disciplined execution
  • Champion organisational values and behaviours, ensuring they are reflected in everyday performance

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • A proven leader with a strong track record of delivering measurable, sustainable improvements in manufacturing environments
  • Experience leading large-scale, complex operations with a focus on performance, safety, and quality
  • The ability to translate strategic vision into operational delivery through effective leadership and stakeholder engagement
  • Demonstrated experience in driving transformation, including digital enablement and lean adoption
  • Strong commercial awareness, with a clear focus on delivering financial and operational outcomes
  • A commitment to developing people, building capability, and leading through values

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Flexible working hours
  • Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools
lean methodologydigital technologiesoperational strategycost competitivenessoperational efficiencymanufacturing practicessafety managementquality managementtransformation managementstakeholder engagement
Soft Skills
leadershipaccountabilityengagementhigh performancecommercial awarenesspeople developmentcapability buildingvalues-driven leadershipstrategic vision translationperformance improvement