Plyable is an award-winning startup that specialises in using the latest AI and machine learning technology to automate the quoting, design, and production of composite tooling & parts. Operating across industries such as aerospace, electric vehicles and marine, Plyable is dedicated to providing time and cost-saving solutions to innovators and engineers.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our team. In this role, we will be looking for someone who can manage our design and procurement team, whilst scaling our supplier network and operations globally.
This role will report to the CEO and will have budget responsibility for project delivery and operations. A background in composites would be beneficial but not essential.
£60k-80k + bonus
Key Tasks & Responsibilities
- Responsibility for the delivery design, procurement and delivery of high quality composite tooling and parts to our customers
- Management of our design and procurement team, ensuring that we have the right people, processes and training to succeed
- To be a leader for our delivery team, post sales customer service and a champion of customer satisfaction
- To support our sales team in winning new business, whilst ensuring that we have the right level of operational planning and capacity to deliver on our promises
- Oversight and growth of our global supplier network, including their onboarding, performance and relationship
- Set up and grow overseas operations and delivery capabilities
- Ultimate responsibility for quality and compliance; ensuring that we evolve our processes as we scale, including maintaining our ISO9001 compliance
- To ensure that our team are kept safe and that we are compliant with any relevant health and safety laws whilst visiting any production facilities
Skills
You will have:
- excellent leadership and management skills, and be able to motivate and lead an enthusiastic team
- strong communication skills to be able to communicate clearly between different parties
- the ability to manage multiple projects at once, with excellent time management and organisational skills
- good numeracy skills, commercial awareness and an ability to understand basic contractual clauses
Person Specification
Applicants should have a background in project management, manufacturing or operations. A basic practical understanding of physical production and delivery processes is essential. Experience in composite design or manufacturing would be an advantage but not required.
Should also be familiar and competent with Word, Excel/Google Sheets and project management software.