Lead Automotive Quality Inspector

Swift; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Swift Temps is seeking an experienced Quality Inspection Supervisor to join a busy automotive operation in Darlaston. You will lead the inspection team on-site, ensuring timely, accurate checks and upholding quality standards.

You will allocate resources, manage shifts and liaise with customers and management to drive continuous improvement and maintain production flow in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years supervisory or team-lead experience.
• 4 years of experience in quality inspection.
• Minimum 2 years automotive industry experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, automotive or quality inspection environment.
• Strong understanding of inspection processes and quality standards.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to stay calm and effective in fast-paced settings.
• Experience managing and supporting a team.
• Valid FLT license.
• SAP experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily inspection and containment activities on-site.
• Allocate inspectors to jobs based on workload, priority and skills.
• Ensure inspections are completed accurately and within customer deadlines.
• Manage shift handovers and maintain continuity across shifts.
• Respond quickly to urgent quality issues and potential line stoppages.
• Check inspection results and documentation for accuracy.
• Identify defects, trends and recurring quality issues.
• Support containment, sorting and rework activities.
• Act as the main on-site contact for customer representatives.
• Provide regular updates on job progress, issues and results.
• Supervise, support and motivate the inspection team.
• Conduct shift briefings and toolbox talks.
• Monitor attendance, timekeeping and performance.
• Manage staffing levels, shift schedules, overtime and workload.
• Complete daily reports and maintain accurate records.
• Monitor KPIs including productivity, quality and defect rates.
• Ensure all site, health & safety and PPE requirements are followed.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and quality.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Quality inspection

Automotive experience

Manufacturing environment

Inspection processes

Communication skills

Fast-paced work

Team management

FLT licence

Tools

SAP

Job description

Swift Temps is seeking an experienced Quality Inspection Supervisor to join a busy automotive operation in Darlaston. You will lead the inspection team on-site, ensuring timely, accurate checks and upholding quality standards.

You will allocate resources, manage shifts and liaise with customers and management to drive continuous improvement and maintain production flow in a fast-paced environment.