Overview
Join iCOMAT – Revolutionising the Future of Lightweight Manufacturing. iCOMAT is an advanced manufacturing company that invented Rapid Tow Shearing (RTS) and produces defect-free curved-fiber composite parts at industrial scale. We deliver the lightest structures for aerospace, automotive, defense, and space with high efficiency. We build and operate automated factories for composite materials, delivering components to Tier 1 suppliers and OEMs. The business has three divisions: automated production machines, software design and production tools, and factory operation. We work with 25+ customers and are growing to expand into the UK, Europe and the US. We have production capacity across facilities in the UK and US, with a Hardware R&D Centre in Bristol and a Software R&D Centre in Athens. We are looking for a proactive and ambitious Operations Manager with a hands-on background in composite materials to lead our production operations, ensuring high standards in efficiency, quality, and innovation. This is a growth role where you will own the production floor and drive it forward.
Responsibilities
- Production Ownership: Run day-to-day operations within the composite production facility. Own the output — volume, quality, on-time delivery — and ensure efficient workflows and production targets are met.
- Hands-On Leadership: Apply in-depth knowledge of composite manufacturing to guide and support the team with technical challenges and process improvements. You can diagnose layup issues on the floor, not just in a report.
- Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing operations team. Set the standard, hold people to it, and foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and relentless improvement.
- Process Optimisation: Identify opportunities to enhance production processes. Introduce lean manufacturing principles to reduce cycle times, eliminate waste, and continuously improve throughput.
- Quality Assurance: Ensure every part leaving the facility meets rigorous quality standards and industry regulations. Partner with the Head of Quality to address root causes, not symptoms.
- Health & Safety Compliance: Maintain a safe, compliant working environment. Conduct regular safety audits and keep the team focused on prevention.
- Supply Chain Coordination: Work with supply chain and procurement to ensure timely material availability while maintaining cost control.
- Technology Integration: Stay ahead of advancements in composite manufacturing technologies and evaluate their implementation to strengthen operations.
What do we need from you?
- Experience – Minimum 10 years in a production or operations management role within the composite manufacturing industry. Hands-on experience with composite materials and manufacturing processes, including troubleshooting and process development. You have built things with composites, not just managed people who do.
- Skills – Strong leadership abilities with experience managing and motivating production teams. Proficiency in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Proficiency in production planning software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Our Values
- Discipline over excuses. We commit and follow through, holding ourselves and each other to the highest standard, especially under pressure.
- Push the edge. iCOMAT was built on a refusal to accept that curved fiber could not be manufactured at scale. We innovate where others hesitate.
- Aligned and accountable. Everyone owns their lane, communicates openly, and delivers without being chased. No silos. No ambiguity.
Why iCOMAT?
- Competitive Salary & Benefits: Private healthcare and pension.
- Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success.
- Career Growth Opportunities: Join at a pivotal time as we scale up, offering professional growth in composite materials.
- Innovation-Focused Culture: Inclusive, forward-thinking work environment. Recognized by Bloomberg as a "UK Startup to Watch."
- Global Impact: Be part of redefining lightweight structures for automotive, aerospace, and space industries, working with influential companies worldwide.
Apply now to learn more and join us on our exciting journey. iCOMAT is an advanced manufacturing business delivering state-of-the-art lightweighting solutions based on the RTS process, collaborating with the world’s top OEMs and end-users to revolutionise automated composites manufacturing.
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