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