Careers at PRF Composite Materials

PRF Composites is a developing company in which our team members have the opportunity to make a real contribution, both within the organisation and in the advanced composites industry. Independently run for over 40 years, PRF Composites continues to be dedicated to the company’s original ethos of working with our customers for their best results. If you are looking to begin or develop a career in the exciting world of advanced composites, please see our available posts below or send a speculative enquiry to jobs@prfcomposites.com.

Apprenticeships - coming soon!

As a leading company in the UK's advanced engineering sector, we want to help train the next generations of composites engineers and manufacturers. We are committed to introducing apprenticeships in the near future and will post details of this news on our website and social media when we are able to.

 

Title
Operations Manager
Salary
Competitive range (£55,000-£68,000 dependent on experience) + Benefits
Location
Poole, Dorset – Local Candidates Only - with an ability to travel as required between our 4 manufacturing sites
Job Information

Location: Poole, Dorset – Local Candidates Only
Salary: Competitive range (£55,000-£68,000 dependent on experience) + Benefits
Industry: Composite Engineering / Manufacturing

About the Role:
We are seeking a highly experienced and driven Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day running of our 4 composite engineering manufacturing facilities. This is a key leadership role, requiring a proven track record in operations management within the manufacturing industry.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee and optimise all operational processes, including production, planning, logistics, and health & safety.
  • Be responsible for the early morning opening of the facility, ensuring full readiness for daily operations.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure delivery against KPIs.
  • Manage budgets, resource planning, and cost control to align with company financial goals.
  • Lead, motivate, and develop the production and operations teams, ensuring a strong culture of accountability and high performance.
  • Collaborate closely with product development, quality, sales, and senior leadership teams to ensure customer satisfaction and operational excellence.
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory and industry standards, particularly in relation to health, safety, environmental standards and quality.
  • Contribute to strategic planning and support scaling operations as the business continues to grow.

Requirements:

  • Minimum 5–7 years' experience in operations management within manufacturing environments.
  • Demonstrable leadership in managing teams, processes, and change in a fast-paced production setting.
  • Strong understanding of lean manufacturing, supply chain, and quality systems.
  • Experience of managing operations for a business that has a turnover in excess of £10m.
  • Must live locally and be comfortable with early morning starts and unlocking/opening of the facility.
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary and performance-related bonus
  • Pension scheme and holiday entitlement
  • Career progression opportunities in a growing business
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