Composite Laminating Shift Lead: High-Performance Team

McLaren Racing; Woking; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Racing is seeking a shift leader for the composite laminating department in our high-performance manufacturing environment. You will lead a team of skilled technologists, ensure safe, on-time delivery, and coordinate with Project Management to align with production priorities.

You will oversee shop floor systems, maintain quality controls including ply sign-off, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining strong cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Strong experience within composite manufacturing, with a deep understanding of laminating technologies and techniques.
• Proven ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, high-performance production environment.
• Solid knowledge of quality assurance processes, including ply sign-off.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and extract accurate manufacturing data.
• Strong understanding of materials, tooling and production processes.
• Confident using manufacturing systems and Microsoft applications.
• Experience working cross-functionally to deliver against demanding timelines.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong organisational control.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of skilled composite technologists on shift, driving performance, throughput and quality
• Own shift operations end-to-end, ensuring work is delivered safely, on time and to specification
• Plan and coordinate work with Project Management to meet delivery targets and production priorities
• Manage shop floor systems, including component tracking, data capture and route card completion
• Maintain strong cross-functional collaboration with internal teams to ensure smooth flow of components and information
• Oversee health & safety compliance, including risk assessments, COSHH management and incident reporting
• Run team briefings, communicate priorities, and ensure alignment across shifts
• Monitor team attendance, manage holidays/absence, and maintain a high-performance culture
• Support continuous improvement and digitalisation initiatives within the laminating department
• Act as the escalation point for shift issues, reporting into the Senior Manager, Composite Laminating

Skills

Laminating leadership

Team leadership

Quality assurance

Drawings interpretation

Manufacturing systems

Cross-functional

Continuous improvement

Job description

McLaren Racing is seeking a shift leader for the composite laminating department in our high-performance manufacturing environment. You will lead a team of skilled technologists, ensure safe, on-time delivery, and coordinate with Project Management to align with production priorities.

You will oversee shop floor systems, maintain quality controls including ply sign-off, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining strong cross-functional collaboration.