Operations Team Leader

G&P Quality Management Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading quality management company in Oxford, UK, is looking for an Operations Team Leader to lead a team of quality inspectors at a premium automotive facility. This role involves coaching, task assignment, and ensuring all team members are prepared to meet quality standards. The ideal candidate should possess proven leadership skills and be computer literate, with knowledge of Microsoft Office and possibly SAP. This permanent position offers competitive pay and development opportunities.

Benefits

£13.50 per hour

25% shift allowance after 22:00

28 days holiday

Free on-site parking

Employer pension contribution

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills in manufacturing or quality environments.
• Computer literate, proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a team of quality inspectors.
• Assign and manage tasks based on operational needs.
• Ensure quality inspectors have necessary tools and understanding.

Skills

Leadership skills

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Job description

Are you ready to lead a team at a state-of-the-art automotive facility where precision, quality, and innovation drive every vehicle we help create?

We are seeking an Operations Team Leader to join our dedicated quality management team onsite at a state-of-the-art automotive production facility, where advanced engineering and precision manufacturing combine with British heritage to deliver iconic, high-quality premium cars.

Benefits

• £13.50 per hour
• Shift allowance of 25% after 22 : 00pm
• Weekend overtime available in peak times starting from 25%+
• 28 days holiday - Inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Free on‑site parking
• Employer pension contribution
• Excellent training and development opportunities

Reporting to the Shift Manager, the Operations Team Leader, will be responsible for leading and coaching a team of between 5 - 10 quality inspectors, which can increase during peak times.

You will work alongside management to successfully organise and lead the hour‑to‑hour function of designated projects within associated G&P areas.

Working Hours

• AM Shift - 05 : 45am - 16 : 15pm
• PM Shift - 16 : 15pm - 02 : 00am
• Monday - Friday / Overtime available on weekends

Responsibilities

Leading and coaching a team of quality professionals

Reviewing handover from previous shift and assigning tasks to the Quality Inspectors and Storemen in accordance.

Ensuring all quality inspectors have the relevant tooling, material flow, PPE and understanding to work to the required Test Plan / WES.

Controlling all NOK parts found during the project, ensuring the packaging and stacking of parts are correct.

Working alongside the area supervisor to identify and promptly resolve issues, with minimal or no effect to production.

Leading from the front by carrying out inspection duties alongside the team as and when required.

Qualifications

Proven leadership skills ideally gained within a manufacturing, engineering or quality inspection environment

Computer literate, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Excellent communication skills

Ability to resolve issues promptly, within a professional manner.

Organised, resilient, with the ability to think outside the box.

Nice to have

Previous experience using SAP

Knowledge of writing work instructions

This is a permanent position with progression opportunities available.

If this role sounds like it could be of interest, then please apply today for a confidential chat.

G&P is a world-leading quality management services provider, supporting manufacturers in the automotive, defence, aerospace and industrial sectors, and their associated supply chains, to transform quality and efficiency levels.

With over 30 years of experience, we provide tailored solutions through senior management support and expert personnel from our dedicated talent division. Through our award‑winning engineering, technical, inspection and talent services, we help businesses minimise risk, maximise performance and achieve operational excellence.

Operating from strategic hubs in six countries, we continue to grow across new sectors, always focused on eliminating disruptions and supporting our clients’ drive to zero defects.

G&P is an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age