Shift Leader

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

Location: Sutton Coldfield, based on onsite, Permanent

Shifts: 2 Shift Rotation with 3 shift Rotation possible

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

Supervising: 3 years (required)

Automotive manufacturing: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person, Sutton Coldfield mainly but also supporting in Coventry when required.

RTW in the UK without restrictions (PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP)