Production Leader at Rolls-Royce in Renfrew, Scotland, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

capacity planning

zero defects

budget management

digital manufacturing

zero harm

Ensure on-time delivery, using capacity planning and workflow management to meet customer commitments.
Driving quality and efficiency, working towards Zero Defects and compliance with engineering and safety standards.
Managing team performance and budgets, optimising productivity, headcount, and cost efficiency.
Developing and empower the team, fostering continuous improvement, lean leadership, and digital manufacturing adoption.
Leading a culture of Zero Harm, ensuring safety, environmental, and wellbeing standards are met.

Requirements

lean sixsigma

green belt

leadership

cross-functional

safety

health safety

You’ll have continuous improvement expertise, ideally with Lean/Six Sigma experience (Green Belt preferred).
You can demonstrate a proven track record of improving operational performance and leading cross-functional teams.
With broad experience across disciplines, you’ll have a company-wide outlook and are comfortable dealing with different challenges, cultures and ways of working.
You have a safety-first mindset, with knowledge of health and safety standards and product integrity.

Benefits

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Training + Development

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Interview process

online assessment (cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing) for candidates in certain locations.

Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

£18.9 billion

Revenue

The company achieved near £18.9 billion in revenue in 2024.

£2.9 billion

Operating Profit

The company reported an operating profit of approximately £2.9 billion in 2024.

36%

Market Share

The company holds a commercial engine market share of roughly 36%. This reflects its strong position in the sector.

25 vehicles/day

Production Rate

The company's Goodwood facility produces approximately 25 ultra-luxury electric vehicles per day under a BMW licence.

Founded in the early 20th century, it began as a pioneer in aero-engine design and has grown into a global engineering powerhouse.
It develops and produces engines and power systems for commercial and military aircraft, naval vessels, submarines, and energy infrastructure.
Headquartered in London, it operates across four core segments—civil aerospace, defence, power systems and emerging markets like nuclear and modular reactors.
It supports iconic programmes—supplying wide-body commercial aircraft engines, submarine nuclear reactors, naval propulsion, and bespoke industrial power units.
Amid a major turnaround since 2023, the company secured a £9 billion UK defence reactor deal.

Culture + Values

We do the right thing – We do what’s right for our customers, our people, and society.
We aim high – We stretch our ambition, we set challenging goals, and we deliver results.
We take ownership – We take personal responsibility for our actions, performance, and results.
We act with integrity – We build trust by being honest, transparent, and ethical in everything we do.
We collaborate – We work together with respect, trust, and inclusiveness to achieve our goals.

Environment + Sustainability

Net-zero by 2050

Carbon Neutrality Goal

Aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Carbon intensity down by 25%

Carbon Intensity Reduction Target

Committed to reducing the carbon intensity of products and operations by 25% by 2030.

CO2 emissions reduced by 50%

SAF Emissions Reduction

SAF strategy targets a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions from flight by 2050.

Engaged in development of hybrid-electric and fully-electric propulsion systems to reduce environmental impact.
Focus on reducing waste and resource consumption across the entire supply chain.

Inclusion & Diversity

30% by 2030

Female Leadership Target

Aims to achieve 30% female representation in senior leadership positions.

26% workforce

Gender Representation

Women currently account for 26% of the global workforce as of 2023.

Set a goal to increase representation of ethnic minorities in senior roles.
Implemented initiatives to promote a more inclusive work environment, including mentorship programs and leadership development for underrepresented groups.

Articles

R2 Factory – digital transformation community

Rolls‑Royce Motor Cars PressClub

Rolls‑Royce at Global Space Congress – supplier info

Company

Overview

£18.9 billion

Revenue

The company achieved near £18.9 billion in revenue in 2024.

£2.9 billion

Operating Profit

The company reported an operating profit of approximately £2.9 billion in 2024.

36%

Market Share

The company holds a commercial engine market share of roughly 36%. This reflects its strong position in the sector.

25 vehicles/day

Production Rate

The company's Goodwood facility produces approximately 25 ultra-luxury electric vehicles per day under a BMW licence.

Founded in the early 20th century, it began as a pioneer in aero-engine design and has grown into a global engineering powerhouse.
It develops and produces engines and power systems for commercial and military aircraft, naval vessels, submarines, and energy infrastructure.
Headquartered in London, it operates across four core segments—civil aerospace, defence, power systems and emerging markets like nuclear and modular reactors.
It supports iconic programmes—supplying wide-body commercial aircraft engines, submarine nuclear reactors, naval propulsion, and bespoke industrial power units.
Amid a major turnaround since 2023, the company secured a £9 billion UK defence reactor deal.

Culture + Values

We do the right thing – We do what’s right for our customers, our people, and society.
We aim high – We stretch our ambition, we set challenging goals, and we deliver results.
We take ownership – We take personal responsibility for our actions, performance, and results.
We act with integrity – We build trust by being honest, transparent, and ethical in everything we do.
We collaborate – We work together with respect, trust, and inclusiveness to achieve our goals.

Environment + Sustainability

Net-zero by 2050

Carbon Neutrality Goal

Aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Carbon intensity down by 25%

Carbon Intensity Reduction Target

Committed to reducing the carbon intensity of products and operations by 25% by 2030.

CO2 emissions reduced by 50%

SAF Emissions Reduction

SAF strategy targets a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions from flight by 2050.

Engaged in development of hybrid-electric and fully-electric propulsion systems to reduce environmental impact.
Focus on reducing waste and resource consumption across the entire supply chain.

Inclusion & Diversity

30% by 2030

Female Leadership Target

Aims to achieve 30% female representation in senior leadership positions.

26% workforce

Gender Representation

Women currently account for 26% of the global workforce as of 2023.

Set a goal to increase representation of ethnic minorities in senior roles.
Implemented initiatives to promote a more inclusive work environment, including mentorship programs and leadership development for underrepresented groups.

Articles

R2 Factory – digital transformation community

Rolls‑Royce Motor Cars PressClub

Rolls‑Royce at Global Space Congress – supplier info