Automotive Quality Team Leader

Description

Do you want to play a key role in delivering world-class quality standards within the automotive industry?

Benefits include:

£14.00 - £15.00 per hour (DOE)

Weekend overtime available during peak periods starting from 25%+

28 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays

Employer pension contribution

Training and development opportunities

Permanent position with opportunities for progression

We are seeking an Automotive Quality Team Leader to join our dedicated Quality Management team at G&P. This role supports a prestigious British high-performance automotive manufacturer and is based on-site in Woking.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will lead a team of 5-10 Inspectors while supporting quality activities across the site. This is a hands-on role, with a strong focus on writing and maintaining Work Instructions/SOPs/WES's/Test Plans, alongside driving quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Working hours:

Monday - Friday: 06:00am - 14:00pm

Flexibility may occasionally be required to support overtime at the end of shifts.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Writing and maintaining Work Instructions, SOPs, WES's or Test Plans.

Leading and supporting a team of 5-10 Quality Inspectors.

Conducting Level Zero investigations and root cause analysis.

Planning and coordinating inspection activities.

Carrying out layered audits and process conformance checks.

Driving corrective actions and continuous improvement activities.

Ensuring teams have the correct tools, PPE, and documentation.

Supporting hands-on inspection activities where required.

The ideal Automotive Quality Team Leader will have:

Supervisory or team leadership experience within an automotive manufacturing environment, or a comparable high-volume engineering/manufacturing sector.

Experience writing Work Instructions, SOPs, Test Plans, or similar documentation.

Experience investigating quality issues and implementing corrective actions.

Experience managing teams in a fast-paced operational environment.

Knowledge of layered audits and process compliance.

Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Good Microsoft Office skills.

Excellent communication skills.

Nice to have, but not essential:

Quality inspection experience.

SAP knowledge.

Relevant quality or manufacturing qualifications.

This is a permanent position with opportunities for progression.

Please note, candidates must have the independent right to work in the UK; sponsorship is not available.

G&P is a world-leading quality management services provider, supporting manufacturers in the automotive, defence, aerospace and industrial sectors, and their associated supply chains, to transform quality and efficiency levels.

With over 30 years of experience, we provide tailored solutions through senior management support and expert personnel from our dedicated talent division. Through our award-winning engineering, technical, inspection and talent services, we help businesses minimise risk, maximise performance and achieve operational excellence. xjnqpsq

Operating from strategic hubs in six countries, we continue to grow across new sectors, always focused on eliminating disruptions and supporting our clients’ drive to zero defects.

G&P is an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age

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