Automotive Shift Leader: Quality & Production

Formel D Group; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Formel D Group is seeking an experienced Shift Leader to oversee on-site operations in Sutton Coldfield, coordinating Team Leaders and ensuring quality standards are met. The role emphasizes supervision, process adherence, and timely delivery in a fast-paced automotive environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, a background in automotive production, and the ability to collaborate with OEMs and suppliers to resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational certification in automotive-related fields is a plus.
• Previous experience in the automotive industry or a related field.
• Previous Experience in a supervisory position.
• Solid understanding of automotive production processes, quality standards, and inspection techniques.
• Proficiency in using various inspection tools, equipment, and measuring instruments.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Supervise on shift Team Leaders.
• Coordinate quality control, rework and logistics.
• Deliver each project on-time, as budgeted and within scope by the team.
• Inspect and rework parts when required.
• Liaise with OEMs and customers and participate in required meetings.
• Support investigation and resolution of customer complaints.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Automotive industry experience

Attention to detail

Inspection tools proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Automotive technical certification

Tools

Measuring instruments

Inspection tools

Job description

Formel D Group is seeking an experienced Shift Leader to oversee on-site operations in Sutton Coldfield, coordinating Team Leaders and ensuring quality standards are met. The role emphasizes supervision, process adherence, and timely delivery in a fast-paced automotive environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, a background in automotive production, and the ability to collaborate with OEMs and suppliers to resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement.