Shift Leader

Formel D Group; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Formel D is seeking an experienced Shift Leader to join our on-site team in Solihull, supporting a prestigious automotive OEM. You will supervise on-shift Team Leaders, coordinate quality containment and rework, and ensure only compliant parts pass to production.

The role requires a trained eye for detail, strong leadership, and collaboration with client teams to protect build integrity. The candidate should have a high school diploma (automotive certification a plus) and prior supervisory or

Qualifications

• Experience with automotive quality standards and containment/rework processes.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify defects and non-conformities.
• Excellent communication to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and quality management systems is advantageous.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, shift-based environment and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Supervise on-shift Team Leaders and coordinate quality containment and rework.
• Ensure on-line parts are accepted only if compliant to OEM standards.
• Open/close containments in e-Apps and gather data for plant reports.
• Maintain shift planner, ensure adequate manning, and track inefficiencies.
• Conduct random checks and audits to ensure process adherence.

Skills

Quality standards understanding

Communication skills

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Automotive-related certification (plus)

Tools

Inspection tools & equipment

Measuring instruments

Job description

• Location: OEM Site Solihull, based on onsite
• Permanent Position
• Shifts: 3 Shift Rotation

Formel D is the global service provider for the industry. We develop market-leading concepts, as well as individual and scalable solutions throughout the entire value chain of the production process, from the design phase, industrialization, production and after-sales. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Cologne (Germany).

We currently have a team of several thousand people located in 45 nations, and more than 90 locations in 21 countries, working daily at the core of the industry. Our drive is passion, team spirit and professionalism in everything we do, and our success is based on the satisfaction of our customers, which makes us stand out as a premium supplier within the sector.

We are looking for an experienced/highly motivated/keen Shift Leader to work with one of our prestigious vehicle manufacturers. For you to be successful in this position you will be responsible for the below, but not limited to:

• The ideal candidate will have a trained eye for detail and will be reliable and committed. In depth knowledge and comprehension of quality standards is essential.
• Supervise on shift Team Leaders.
• Ensure successful coordination, organisations and execution of quality containment and
• rework projects to protect the OEM’s production. Ensuring only OK parts are passed to
• or accepted on-line ensuring no disruption is caused to the customers build for which
• Formel D would be held responsible.
• Complete inductions for new employees on-site.
• Ensure the team on shift are trained to applicable quality inspection and rework
• standards including the use of and application of e-Apps. (Formel D’s Electronic Data
• Management System)
• Open & close containments in e-Apps.
• Gather data for input into plant reports including end of shift report and JLR specific
• documents.
• Update and maintain shift planner and confirm manning requirements.
• Conduct random checks and layered audits to ensure process adherence and to ensure
• compliance with test results and quality standards. Setting the standard for the team to
• follow process.
• Ensure start-up and zone conformance audits are conducted daily as per required
• frequency.
• Ensure Team leaders Coordinate quality control, rework and / or logistics.
• Ensure a smooth flow of materials is delivered by the Team Leaders
• Ensure max/min PPE levels are maintained on site.
• Deliver each project on-time, as budgeted and within scope by the team.
• Inspect and rework parts when required.
• Ensure ‘E QCC’ is used for data capture for all inspection and rework projects
• Liaise directly with the OEM and Customers / Suppliers (internal and external) as
• Attend specific daily/weekly meetings as required.
• Support investigation and resolution of customer complaints
• Ensure Timesheets are accurately delivered 100% on-time.
• Be an advocate to ensure unnecessary waste is kept to a minimum.
• Track inefficiencies on shift and take appropriate actions to reduce to a minimum.

Requirements:

• 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.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify defects and non-conformities.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with the client's cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations, industry standards, and quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001) is advantageous.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
• Flexibility to work in shifts and overtime as needed.

Join our team and be part of a dynamic organisation that serves as a valued partner to automotive manufacturers. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth and advancement.

Work Schedule:

3 week shift Rotation

AM 06:00-13:30

PM 13:30-21:00

Nights 21:00-06:00

Weekend availability

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Supervising: 3 years (required)
• Automotive manufacturing: 3 years (required)