Automotive Shift Leader

Automotive Quality Shift Leader

Location: Solihull
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
Shift Pattern: 3-Shift Rotation (AM / PM / Nights – weekly rotation)
Pay Rate: £13.75–£15.00 per hour DOE (night shift uplift applies)

 
Lead Quality. Protect Production. Deliver Results.
 

We are currently seeking an experienced Automotive Quality Shift Leader to oversee containment and rework operations at a major OEM manufacturing site. Reporting to the Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing shift teams, maintaining strict quality standards, and ensuring customer production continues without disruption.

This role is well suited to a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced automotive environment and is committed to maintaining high standards of quality, efficiency, and process compliance.



Key Responsibilities
 

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  Lead and support shift teams and Team Leaders to ensure containment operations run efficiently and in line with required standards

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  Plan, coordinate, and deliver containment and rework projects within agreed timelines and budgets

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  Ensure only approved components are released to production, protecting OEM build schedules

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  Open, manage, and close containments using e-Apps systems

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  Deliver site inductions and ensure team members are trained to required inspection and rework standards

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  Conduct layered audits, start-up audits, random checks, and zone conformance audits

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  Collect and report shift performance data, customer documentation, and plant reports

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  Manage shift planning, staffing levels, PPE availability, and material flow

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  Liaise directly with OEM representatives, customers, and suppliers as required

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  Support investigations into customer complaints and contribute to corrective actions

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  Identify inefficiencies, reduce waste, and support continuous improvement initiatives

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  Carry out inspection and rework activities when operationally required

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  Ensure accurate and timely completion of timesheets

Requirements
 

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  Previous experience within the automotive industry or a similar manufacturing environment

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  Proven experience in a supervisory or shift leadership role

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  Strong understanding of automotive manufacturing processes and quality standards

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  Experience using inspection tools, measuring equipment, and quality systems

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  Excellent attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills

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  Confident communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally

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  Knowledge of **International Organization for Standardization ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems is desirable

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  Flexibility to work rotating shifts, overtime, and meet tight production deadlines

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  Commitment to company SOPs, health and safety, quality, and housekeeping standards

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  Full clean UK driving licence
  
  
  

If you are intersted, and your skillset matches ther desrctiption, we want to hear from you!