Production Leader

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Barnoldswick, Pendle, Lancashire, England, GBR
In-Office
Senior level
Aerospace • Defense
The Role
Lead shift-based production teams in civil aerospace manufacturing, driving safety, zero-defects quality, process improvements, and team development to optimise cost, delivery and operational efficiency.
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Job Description

Production Leader

Full time/shift working

Barnoldswick Bankfield 

The role is likely to include working shift patterns as our facility runs 24/7.

Why join Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce, we’re dedicated to cutting-edge innovation, delivering power solutions, and creating the critical systems and technologies that shape the future of aviation, energy, and beyond.

By joining Rolls-Royce, you’ll have the opportunity to work on world-changing projects, supported by a culture that champions inclusivity, creativity, and your professional growth.

Position Summary

Are you ready for something different? A chance to push your people management skills and discover exactly what you’re capable of? As a Rolls-Royce Production Leader, you’ll not only be at the heart of our iconic business, but you’ll also play an essential role in making it even better.

And in return? You’ll get fantastic colleagues, great rewards, and the opportunity to advance your career in new and exciting ways.

What you will be doing

Working in our Civil Aerospace business, you’ll be leading the teams responsible for making the world-famous parts and engines we’re known for.

  • Focusing on safety and compliance, ensure all work follows procedures and meets standards while fostering a safety-first culture.
  • Driving a zero-defects mindset by reducing risks, improving processes, and enhancing team skills.
  • Leading, developing and motivating a large team to build a skilled and effective workforce.
  • Optimising cost, delivery, and quality to enhance production performance and operational efficiency.
  • Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and growth by streamlining processes to drive excellence.

Position Qualifications

  • You’ll have proven experience managing teams in a high-end production, manufacturing, or logistics environment.
  • With a safety and quality focus you’re committed to maintaining high safety standards and delivering quality outputs.
  • You’ll know how to motivate and develop teams to enhance performance and drive success.
  • You’re always thinking ahead to ensure teams have the tools and support they need.
  • You’ll be comfortable managing diverse tasks, priorities, and IT systems daily.

Regional Benefits

  • Generous Annual Leave
  • Retirement Savings through the Rolls-Royce Retirement Savings Trust
  • Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce
  • Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury
  • Your Shares: Matched is a simple way to own Rolls-Royce shares and invest in our future, together. Buy one share, get one free!
  • Digital GP provides a convenient way for you to access GP consultations
  • Employee Assistance (EAP) and Live Well programmes

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.   

Grade- Level C

Closing date for applications: 17th August 2026

Contact- [email protected] 

Job Category

Manufacturing

Posting Date

24 Jul 2026; 00:07Posting End Date16 Aug 2026

Skills Required

  • Proven experience managing teams in high-end production, manufacturing, or logistics environments
  • Commitment to maintaining high safety standards and delivering quality outputs
  • Ability to motivate and develop teams to enhance performance
  • Experience planning ahead to ensure teams have necessary tools and support
  • Comfortable managing diverse tasks, priorities, and IT systems daily

Rolls-Royce Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Rolls-Royce and has not been reviewed or approved by Rolls-Royce.

  • Retirement Support Retirement support is strengthened by a U.S. 401(k) program and recent Indianapolis agreements that enhanced retirement benefits. This foundation is complemented by an ongoing company emphasis on competitive retirement provisions across regions.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility Equity value is broadened through a global employee share plan with a broad-based grant in 2024. A matched-purchase program introduced in 2025 further extends access to share ownership.
  • Flexible Benefits Flexible benefits are highlighted through a holistic, choice-based package and flexible working principles under the People Deal. Regional tailoring provides options spanning wellbeing, recognition, and other locally relevant rewards.

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The Company
HQ: London
40,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1906

What We Do

Delivering power and propulsion solutions in the air, at sea and on land.

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