Head of Manufacturing

Job Description

Head of Manufacturing

Full‑Time, Bristol site‑based

Management level B

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Manufacturing to join our Defence Operations team in Bristol.

As Head of Manufacturing you will be responsible for defining and delivering the operating model for a modern state‑of‑the‑art facility to ensure it is capable of meeting business and customer requirements for safety, quality, cost, delivery rate and lead time (SQCD). In this role you will be responsible for defining the operating culture and provide the coaching required to fully inspire, motivate and enable a high‑performing multi‑functional workforce.

The role will be technically responsible for transformation and ramp‑up of a large range of manufacturing processes. Working closely with operations the role will provide technical support (including problem‑solving, non‑conformance management and method‑of‑manufacture ownership for production of products) and drive continuous improvement with the team.

As a Senior Leader you will be accountable for managing a multi‑functional leadership team which includes operations, planning, quality, manufacturing engineering and business improvement. You will have full accountability for ensuring that you and the team deliver quality products to customers on time and right the first time.

The Head of Manufacturing will report to the SVP Manufacturing Assembly & Test for the business unit in Bristol.

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 want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey. We’re a leading global player in the defence aero‑engine market. From combat to transport trainers to helicopters we provide 16,000 military engines and pioneering service solutions to 160 customers in 103 countries.

We’ll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.

This multifaceted role will give you an opportunity to work in a world‑class engineering and manufacturing environment using your knowledge of security standards and compliance to ensure the highest standards of security are maintained.

In this exciting role you will be involved in a broader role in looking at the long‑term strategy for the site acting as an ambassador for RR with our customers as well as:

• Facilitating the development and operation of the manufacturing processes (Capability Acquisition, Product Introduction & Continuous Improvement) within the facility.
• Developing, optimising and executing an effective load and capacity planning regime balancing near and long‑term planning horizons in line with strategy. Managing plant bottlenecks and constraints to achieve flow through the plant. Driving plant inventory targets and eliminating slow‑moving WIP.
• Defining, implementing and delivering the Zero Harm plan for the plant. Ensuring full compliance to health, safety and environmental standards. Responsibility for the delivery of the HSE strategic plan. Actively involved in all the plant wellbeing activities.
• Accountability for ensuring that all work is carried out in compliance with the required standards to ensure conformance to the engineering specification and for promoting a product safety culture in the organisation.
• Designing, influencing and deploying the strategic plan for Zero Defects for the plant ensuring the cross‑functional teams integrate to reduce risk and drive right the first time. Understand the technical company and…