Quality Team Leader - Automotive

Location: Solihull, UK

Contract: Temporary to Permanent

Shift Pattern: Rotating Early, Late, and Night Shifts

Pay Rate: £13.50 - £14.00 per hour

Additional Pay: Night shift uplift (Monday-Friday)

About the Role 
We are currently recruiting for an experienced and motivated Quality Team Leader to support operations at a major automotive manufacturing site. In this role, you will be responsible for supervising inspection teams, overseeing containment and rework activities, and ensuring all work meets the high standards expected by our OEM customers.

This position is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced automotive environment and is committed to delivering quality, efficiency, and strong team performance.

Key Responsibilities 

Supervise, support, and develop a team of Quality Inspectors and temporary specialists
 Coordinate containment and rework projects to ensure delivery on time, within budget, and to OEM quality standards
 Maintain efficient material flow while ensuring there is no disruption to customer production
 Accurately capture and manage operational data using the eQCC system
 Conduct regular audits, spot checks, and quality inspections to maintain compliance
 Liaise with OEM representatives, suppliers, and internal customer teams
 Prepare Statements of Work and ensure timesheets are completed accurately and on time
 Promote safe working practices and report accidents, hazards, or near misses in line with procedures
 Identify opportunities for process improvement and support initiatives to reduce waste
 Assist with onboarding new team members and follow company HR processes where required

Requirements 

Previous experience within the automotive industry, ideally working with OEMs or suppliers
 Proven leadership experience in a quality, inspection, or supervisory role
 Strong understanding of quality audits and process compliance within a manufacturing environment
 Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills
 Experience using ASRS and eQCC systems
 Good working knowledge of **Microsoft Office applications
 High attention to detail and strong commitment to quality standards
 Full clean UK (or equivalent) driving licence

If you believe you have the relevant experience and are looking for your next opportunity in automotive quality, click apply today