Production Team leader

G&P Quality Management Limited; Chichester; On-site; GBP 17,908 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Weekend overtime

Free on-site parking

Employer pension contribution

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

G&P Quality Management Limited is seeking a Production Team Leader for its on-site quality team in Chichester. You will lead and coach a group of inspectors, drive daily tasks and ensure compliance with test plans and customer expectations. Occasional travel to a partner site in Bognor Regis may be required.

The role offers a permanent position with progression opportunities within a world-leading quality management provider, focusing on automotive and related sectors.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills within a Quality Environment.
• Computer literate with Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent communication skills for cross-team coordination.
• Ability to resolve issues promptly in a professional manner.
• Organised and resilient with strong problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a team of quality professionals (5–10 inspectors).
• Review handovers and assign tasks to inspectors and storemen.
• Ensure tooling, materials, PPE and test plans are available.
• Control NOK parts and ensure correct packaging and stacking.
• Collaborate with area supervisor to resolve issues with minimal disruption.
• Support setup of new projects and write work instructions.
• Lead from the front by performing inspection duties when needed.

Skills

Leadership

MS Office

Communication

Problem solving

Organization

Tools

SAP

Job description

Are you a dedicated Team Leader with a strong commitment to excellence and continuous improvement in automotive manufacturing?

Benefits include:

• Up to £14.00 per hour
• Shift allowance of 25% payrate increase 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

We are currently seeking a Production Team Leader to join our outstanding quality management team based onsite at one of our most prestigious automotive OEM's. Reporting to the Shift Manager, the Production Team Leader, will be responsible for leading and coaching a team of between 5 - 10 inspectors, which can increase during peak times. You will work along-side management to successfully organise and lead the hour-to-hour function of designated projects within associated G&P areas. You will also support the Customer Protection Team by assisting with administrative duties, including writing work instructions, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring documentation aligns with customer quality expectations. This role is based on-site in Chichester, however occasional travel to our partner site in Bognor Regis will be required.

Shift Patterns : Mon - Fri - 05:30am - 14:45pm , 14:15pm - 23:15pm. Rotating each week

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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 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.
• Supporting on the set up of new projects
• Supporting the Customer Protection Team with admin-related tasks such as drafting work instructions and carrying out risk assessments
• Leading from the front by carrying out inspection duties alongside the team as and when required.

The ideal production team leader will have the following experience:

• Proven leadership skills gained within a Quality 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 experience, but not essential:

• Experience gained within Automotive
• Previous experience using SAP
• Knowledge of writing work instructions

This is a permanent position with progression opportunities available

Candidates must have the independent right to work in the UK; sponsorship is not available.

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.