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Are you an experienced Operations Team Leader with a passion for the automotive industry and quality?

Benefits include:

£12.50 - £13.50 per hour DOE

Shift allowance of 25% payrate increase after 22:00pm

Weekend overtime available in peak times starting from 25%+

28 days holiday - Inclusive of Bank Holidays

Free on-site parking

Employer pension contribution

Excellent training and development opportunities

We are currently seeking a Operations Team Leader to join our outstanding quality management team based onsite at one of our most prestigious automotive OEM's.

Reporting to the Shift Manager, the Team Leader, will be responsible for leading and coaching a team of between 5 - 10 inspectors, which can increase during peak times.

You will work along-side management to successfully organise and lead the hour-to-hour function of designated projects within associated Gobel and Partner areas.

Working hours rotate on a weekly basis:

Mornings

Mon-Thurs 6:00am-14:00pm

Fri 06:00am – 12:00pm

Afternoon

Mon-Thurs 14:00pm-22:00pm

Fri 12:00pm – 18:00pm

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Leading and coaching a team of quality professionals

Reviewing handover from previous shift and assigning tasks to the Quality Inspectors and Storemen in accordance.

Ensuring all inspectors have the relevant tooling, material flow, PPE and understanding to work to the required Test Plan / WES.

Controlling all NOK parts found during the project, ensuring the packaging and stacking of parts are correct.

Working alongside the area supervisor to identify and promptly resolve issues, with minimal or no effect to production.

Supporting on the set up of new projects

Leading from the front by carrying out inspection duties alongside the team as and when required.

The ideal operations team leader will have the following experience:

Proven leadership skills gained within an Automotive, Manufacturing, Production or Engineering environment.

Computer literate, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Excellent communication skills

Ability to resolve issues promptly, within a professional manner.

Organised, resilient, with the ability to think outside the box.

Due to the location, you must have access to your own vehicle.

Due to the nature of the role, heavy lifting will be required at times, so you must be comfortable with this.

This is a permanent position with progression opportunities available.

If this role sounds like it could be of interest, then please apply today for a confidential chat.

Established in 1994, G&P is a world-leading provider of quality management services to the manufacturing industry, primarily in the automotive, aerospace and off-highway sectors. G&P operates as both an employment business and employment agency in providing and advertising opportunities for our clients.

G&P’s philosophy is to provide efficient and effective solutions to eliminate disruptions throughout the manufacturing process and supply chain to support the drive for zero defects reaching the end user.

Gobel & Partner 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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