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Crosby Composites are a leading carbon fibre manufacturer working predominantly in high-end luxury automotive and Formula 1. Established in 1982, we have over 40 years of innovation and expertise in advanced composites. With IATF 16949:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 accreditations, we support our customers to the highest industry standards.
We are passionate about delivering exceptional quality and are continuing our journey of growth and development across both sites. As our business expands, we are looking for experienced and motivated individuals to join our leadership team.
We are currently seeking an Experienced Composite Trim Supervisor to lead our Night Shift team at our Wellingborough site. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced composites professional with strong leadership skills to supervise daily operations, maintain quality standards, and support the development of the Trim department.
Night Shift
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Monday to Thursday
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Core hours: 4:00pm – 2:30am
We offer competitive rates of pay, a night shift premium, company pension, 19 days' holiday plus bank holidays, private healthcare, and opportunities for overtime during peak periods.
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Supervise and support the Trim team to ensure production targets are achieved safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.
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Allocate workloads and monitor progress throughout the shift.
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Trim, bond, and assemble carbon fibre components using engineering drawings and build manuals where required.
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Ensure all work complies with company quality standards and customer specifications.
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Train, coach, and develop team members to improve skills, performance, and productivity.
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Promote and maintain a strong health and safety culture, ensuring compliance with company procedures.
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Work closely with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to resolve production issues.
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Identify opportunities to improve processes, quality, and efficiency.
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Support performance management, attendance monitoring, and shift handovers.
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Maintain accurate production records and communicate effectively with management.
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Previous experience in composite trimming within a high-quality manufacturing environment.
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Previous supervisory or team leader experience is essential.
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Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and build manuals.
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Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
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Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
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Ability to motivate and support a team in a fast-paced production environment.
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Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
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Calm under pressure and able to meet demanding production deadlines.
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Flexible, reliable, and committed to continuous improvement.
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Excellent awareness of health and safety requirements within a manufacturing environment.
