Manufacturing Services Manager

Job Description

Manufacturing Services Manager

Bristol

Full Time

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.

We currently have an excellent opportunity to join the Bristol Turbines Foundry (BTFF) team as the Manufacturing Services Manager.

The BTFF completes complex casting and finishing processes for aerospace grade components for use on OE and aftermarket engines.

As the Manufacturing Services Manager you will be accountable for the on-site team delivering all aspects of asset management, engineering inspections, fixture care, fluid management and energy management. You will be responsible for leading your team and delivering all key metrics in support of the operational business.

What you will be doing:

The individual in this role will manage employees to provide Manufacturing Services support to the Operations facility. Other key duties will include:

• Accountability for the performance and results of their team.
• Adapting plans and priorities to set direction for their team.
• Making decisions and solving problems guided by policies, procedures and plans for their area.
• Operating within defined manufacturing services and other standards and policies to address resource and operational challenges.
• Leading others through a good knowledge of manufacturing services.
• Operating autonomously and receiving guidance from management when the impact is broader, outside their team or the subject is more complex.
• Ensuring that all equipment, fixturing, tooling and services needed to support the Manufacturing process are available when required to the requisite standard.
• Providing leadership and coaching for maintenance teams within the facility.

Preferred requirements:

• Conceptual and practical knowledge of manufacturing services.
• Has had experience in functional support groups.
• Has a proven track record delivering business results.
• Demonstrated leadership whilst embracing behaviours that inspire team working and simplicity.
• Takes responsibility for their own development with particular focus on their leadership skills, has attended leadership development programmes.
• Has led transformation projects and is familiar with continuous improvement methodologies such as six sigma and lean (Green and/or Black belt desirable but not mandatory).
• Delivered manufacturing facility wide projects.

What we offer:

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

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.

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 be Level C.

This job is advertised at the grades shown, and this is the desired operating level for this role. We encourage applications from candidates with relevant experience from any grade. 

It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.

Closing date: 29th April 2026

Job Category

Manufacturing Services

Posting Date

15 Apr 2026; 00:04

Posting End Date

29 Apr 2026