Join ICOMAT – Revolutionising the Future of Lightweight Manufacturing!

At ICOMAT, we are transforming the future of aerospace and automotive with groundbreaking technology that delivers the lightest, most efficient composite structures ever produced. Our advanced manufacturing solutions are setting new standards in scale, speed, and cost-efficiency, far surpassing traditional composite production methods.

As a rapidly growing company in the field, we’re on a mission to enable the next generation of lightweight cars, planes, and spacecraft. Our team is driven by a shared passion for innovation, creativity, and a vision to revolutionise the use of composite materials across industries.

ICOMAT operates at the cutting edge of automated manufacturing, with three core divisions, Automated Production Machines, Software Design and Production Tools and Factory Operations.

We’re proud to work with over 25 leading customers, including major OEMs, and have recently secured the largest-ever Series A funding round in composites manufacturing. This funding will fuel our ambitious growth plans, including expanding our operations into Europe and the United States in the next 2-3 years.

Our Global Presence:

• Gloucester, UK: Main production facility (Factory 1)
• Bristol, UK: Hardware R&D Centre
• Athens, Greece: Software R&D Centre

As we scale and grow, we’re looking for talented individuals to help us continue driving this transformation. If you're ready to be part of a pioneering team that’s reshaping industries and pushing the boundaries of technology, we want to hear from you!

iCOMAT is recruiting for an ambitious operations director to oversee iCOMAT’s operations in the UK, with particular emphasis on the day-to-day operations of our Gloucester factory.

What will you be doing? 🤔

• Manage the day-to-day Operations of iCOMAT, with particular emphasis on factory management and production, establishing Company policies and processes
  
• Ensure compliance to procedures, laws and regulations and promote an efficient and safe working environment
  
• Ensure customer satisfaction and expectations are upheld.
  
• Lead, develop and grow the operations and factory production teams to establish a best-in-class unit.
  
• Define the long-term vision for Operations and translate it into a tangible action plan, with overall accountability for process management, performance monitoring and optimal resource allocation.
  
• Oversee procurement processes, material and resource allocation, employing an analytical approach to cost management and identifying significant areas for cost reduction.
  
• Create operational strategies to minimise stock losses, improve yield and reduce hours to reduce company costs and increasing employee productivity
  
• Ensure all equipment is run in a safe manner and maintained in line with the manufacture’s guidelines, certifying full training has been provided to all operators.
  
• Utilise software solutions to streamline business processes, reduce administrative tasks, monitor and provide analytical data for performance improvement.
  
• Collaborate with the broader leadership team to ensure the operational functions meets the business requirements and develop long-term solutions aligned with the commercial agenda.
  
• Foster a culture of strong people engagement within the operational team, holding individuals accountable while promoting a supportive environment.

What do we need from you? 💪

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior operations management role with a proven track record of operational excellence.
  
• Background working within fast paced manufacturing environments; world-class advanced manufacturing highly desirable.
  
• A strong background in composites and components manufacturing is desirable but not mandatory.
  
• Experience in driving change management in a fast-paced environment and comfortable making tough decisions while upholding a strong set of behaviours and values.
  
• Tenacious and focused, while also having the ability to envision long-term goals and not resorting to shortcuts in achieving overall objectives.
  
• Capable of successfully transitioning from the “factory floor” to the boardroom, demonstrating good commercial awareness and the ability to contribute to wider business initiatives.

Why iCOMAT

• Competitive Salary & Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including private healthcare, pension scheme, and employee stock options under our EMI Scheme.
• Career Growth Opportunities: Join us at a pivotal time as we scale up, offering unmatched professional growth opportunities in the rapidly advancing field of composite materials.
• Innovation-Focused Culture: We pride ourselves on our inclusive, forward-thinking work environment. Recognized by Bloomberg as a "UK Startup to Watch," iCOMAT celebrates diversity and encourages all applicants, regardless of background, to apply.
• Global Impact: Be a part of our mission to redefine lightweight structures for the automotive, aerospace, and space industries, working with some of the most influential companies worldwide.