Laminating Cell Leaders job

Crosby Composites; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading composite manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Laminating Cell Leader to oversee operations within the laminating department. This role involves managing and training a team, ensuring quality standards, and enhancing operational efficiency. Ideal candidates will have laminating experience and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in laminating within a production setting.
• Strong team player and supportive leader.
• Ability to motivate and guide team members.

Responsibilities

• Perform mould checks before laminating and sign off.
• Ensure team understands and maintains quality standards.
• Manage daily needs of the laminating cell effectively.

Skills

Laminating experience

Team leadership

Motivation skills

Process adherence

People management

Work ethic

Job description

Laminating Cell Leader Job Description

Job Title: Laminating Cell Leader

Reports to: Laminating Supervisor

Department: Laminating

Responsible for: Composite Laminators

About the company:

Crosby Composites (established in 1982) is the leading composite manufacturer in the UK, specializing in high-quality carbon fibre parts. Our global clientele includes Formula 1, motorsport, and primarily automotive sectors, producing components and bodywork for prestigious hypercars. Our services encompass conceptual design, bespoke tolling, manufacturing, in-house spray painting, kit cutting, and autoclaves.

About our employees:

All Crosby Composites employees are expected to:

• Adhere to company policies and procedures
• Represent the company professionally
• Practice workplace safety
• Maintain a clean and safe environment

Core Values:

• Teamwork: Central to all we do
• Reliability: Honesty and dependability
• Accountability: Responsibility for actions
• Continuous Improvements: Striving for betterment
• Exceeding Expectations: Going beyond minimum standards
• Driving Safety First: Prioritizing safety for all

Mission:

• Enhance operational efficiency to over 90%
• Reduce scrap to 2%
• Ensure 100% plan adherence
• Increase staff retention
• Develop staff capabilities and maintain momentum

Measures:

Success is measured against the achievement of these objectives, monitored through company data and metrics.

Purpose of the job:

This pivotal role within the laminating department involves assisting the Kit-Cutting and Laminating Supervisor to ensure smooth operations, ongoing training, scrap reduction, and quality improvement. The role includes managing, motivating, and training the cell to meet company standards and maximize performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Responsibilities

• Perform mould checks before laminating and sign off
• Check off first plies and bags for allocated operatives
• Ensure paperwork is completed accurately
• Attend handover meetings for new parts
• Highlight issues with new jobs to supervisor
• Train team on new parts as needed
• Assist with morning break-out activities
• Record job progress electronically

Quality and Standards

• Ensure team understands and maintains quality standards
• Achieve 100% plan adherence and complete job sheets daily
• Maintain high quality standards—first-time right, minimal scrap
• Manage daily needs of the laminating cell effectively

Skills:

• Experience in laminating within a production setting
• Strong team player and supportive leader
• Ability to motivate and guide team members
• Adherence to processes and standards
• Good people management skills
• Dedicated and hardworking
• High-performance work ethic

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