Manufacturing Manager (Head of Manufacturing) – Midlands
Full Time
Bristol/Derby (Onsite)
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.
At the heart of our operations, manufacturing excellence is fundamental to delivering world-class products and services. We are seeking an accomplished Manufacturing Manager to lead a key facility in the Midlands, shaping its future through innovation, operational discipline, and inspirational leadership.
This is a pivotal role, responsible for defining and delivering a forward-looking manufacturing vision—harnessing digital capability, data-driven insight, and lean principles to achieve sustained operational excellence.
Key Accountabilities
* 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
What We Are Looking For
* 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
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 are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.
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