Automotive Quality Shift Leader

Location: Solihull
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
Shift Pattern: 3-Shift Rotation (AM / PM / Nights - weekly rotation)
Pay Rate: £13.75-£15.00 per hour DOE (night shift uplift applies)

Lead Quality. Protect Production. Deliver Results.

We are currently seeking an experienced Automotive Quality Shift Leader to oversee containment and rework operations at a major OEM manufacturing site. Reporting to the Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing shift teams, maintaining strict quality standards, and ensuring customer production continues without disruption.

This role is well suited to a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced automotive environment and is committed to maintaining high standards of quality, efficiency, and process compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and support shift teams and Team Leaders to ensure containment operations run efficiently and in line with required standards
 
Plan, coordinate, and deliver containment and rework projects within agreed timelines and budgets
 
Ensure only approved components are released to production, protecting OEM build schedules
 
Open, manage, and close containments using e-Apps systems
 
Deliver site inductions and ensure team members are trained to required inspection and rework standards

Conduct layered audits, start-up audits, random checks, and zone conformance audits
 
Collect and report shift performance data, customer documentation, and plant reports
 
Manage shift planning, staffing levels, PPE availability, and material flow
 
Liaise directly with OEM representatives, customers, and suppliers as required
 
Support investigations into customer complaints and contribute to corrective actions
 
Identify inefficiencies, reduce waste, and support continuous improvement initiatives
 
Carry out inspection and rework activities when operationally required
 
Ensure accurate and timely completion of timesheetsRequirements

Previous experience within the automotive industry or a similar manufacturing environment
 
Proven experience in a supervisory or shift leadership role
 
Strong understanding of automotive manufacturing processes and quality standards
 
Experience using inspection tools, measuring equipment, and quality systems
 
Excellent attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills
 
Confident communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally
 
Knowledge of **International Organization for Standardization ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems is desirable
 
Flexibility to work rotating shifts, overtime, and meet tight production deadlines
 
Commitment to company SOPs, health and safety, quality, and housekeeping standards
 
Full clean UK driving licence

If you are intersted, and your skillset matches ther desrctiption, we want to hear from you