Manufacturing Manager - Midlands

Job Description

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.

Closing Date: Monday 11th May 2026

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.

Job Category

Manufacturing

Posting Date

22 Apr 2026; 00:04

Posting End Date

11 May 2026