Composites Team Leader in Nuneaton

Composites Team Leader Location: Nuneaton Hours: Mon to Thurs 7.30am - 4.00pm, Fri 7.30am - 12.30pm Salary: Discussed at application stage We are recruiting an experienced Composites Team Leader for a leading manufacturing business based in Nuneaton. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced senior composites professional to take responsibility for the day-to-day running of a busy composites department. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will lead and support a team of composite laminators and trimmers, ensuring work is completed efficiently, to the required quality standards and within agreed production timescales. The role will involve a combination of hands-on composites work, production planning, quality control and team leadership, with a focus on maintaining high standards of workmanship and continually improving departmental performance. Key Responsibilities: * Lead and supervise the day-to-day activities of the composites department, supporting and developing a team of laminators and trimmers. * Plan, organise and monitor workloads to ensure production targets and customer deadlines are achieved. * Undertake and oversee the manufacture of composite components and tooling across a range of products. * Carry out and supervise composite laminating, trimming, bonding, drilling, tapping and finishing operations. * Work with carbon fibre, glass fibre and other composite materials. * Oversee pre-preg laminating processes, including the operation of autoclaves and ovens. * Develop templates and manufacturing processes for new products. * Ensure drawings, route cards and work instructions are accurate and clearly understood. * Monitor product quality, ensuring components meet customer specifications and required standards. * Identify and resolve production and quality issues, implementing improvements where necessary. * Support the training and development of team members, sharing technical knowledge and best practice. * Ensure machinery, equipment and tooling are maintained in good working order. * Maintain high standards of housekeeping, organisation and health and safety throughout the department. * Work closely with the Production Manager and wider manufacturing team to improve productivity and departmental efficiency. Essential Skills and Experience: * Previous experience in a composites manufacturing environment, ideally as a Senior Composite Laminator or Composites Supervisor. * Strong practical knowledge of composite laminating, trimming, bonding and finishing processes. * Experience working with carbon fibre and glass fibre composite materials. * Knowledge of pre-preg manufacturing and autoclave processes. * Ability to interpret engineering drawings, route cards and technical work instructions. * Experience of planning workloads and ensuring production targets and deadlines are achieved. * Strong understanding of quality standards and manufacturing procedures. * Excellent attention to detail, with a commitment to producing high-quality components. * Good communication and organisational skills, with the ability to motivate and support a team. * A hands-on approach to problem-solving and the ability to work effectively under pressure. Desirable Skills and Experience: * Previous experience in a Composites Team Leader, Supervisor or similar management position. * Experience training, mentoring and developing less experienced composite laminators and trimmers. * Motorsport or automotive composites manufacturing experience. * Experience producing bespoke composite components and tooling. * Knowledge of manufacturing process development and continuous improvement