Job Overview
- Experience Level
- +20 years
- Employment Type
- Full-time
- Workplace Type
- Not specified
- Location
- Not specified
- Job function
- Operations and Supply Chain
- Application Deadline
- 22 June 2025
About the Role
• Production Leadership:
Lead and manage a team of production technicians, providing clear direction, coaching, and support to ensure the successful
execution of production goals.
Foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement within the production team.
Conduct regular team meetings to communicate production targets, provide updates, and solicit feedback from team members.
• Manufacturing Process Optimization:
Develop and implement strategies to optimize manufacturing processes, improve efficiency, and reduce cycle times.
Collaborate with engineering and R&D teams to implement new technologies, materials, and processes aimed at enhancing
product quality and production efficiency.
Identify and address bottlenecks or inefficiencies in the production workflow to ensure smooth operations.
• Quality Assurance:
Establish and enforce quality control standards to ensure that all composite products meet or exceed customer specifications and
industry standards.
Conduct regular inspections and audits of production processes and finished products to identify and address quality issues.
Implement corrective and preventive actions as needed to address non-conformities and improve overall product quality.
Requirements
The Composite Production Lead will play a critical role in overseeing all aspects of composite materials manufacturing within our
company. This individual will be responsible for leading a team of production technicians, optimizing production processes,
ensuring quality control, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Minimum of [20] years of experience in composite materials manufacturing, with a strong understanding of composite
layup, curing, bonding, and finishing processes.
• Proven leadership experience, with demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams in a manufacturing
environment.
• In-depth knowledge of composite materials, including fiber reinforcements, resins, additives, and curing processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze complex production issues and develop effective solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in project management tools and techniques, with experience in developing and managing production schedules.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and standards, such as ISO 9001 or AS9100, preferred.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies, such as Six Sigma or Kaizen.
• Lean, 3P, 5S, SQCDP
• Knowledge and good experience with SAP preferred