Automotive Quality Team Leader

Location: OEM Site in Solihull/Fulltime onsite/Permanent - Salary: £13.50ph- £15.00ph depending on the experience.

Formel D is the global service provider for the industry. We develop market‑leading concepts, as well as individual and scalable solutions throughout the entire value chain of the production process, from the design phase, industrialization, production and after‑sales. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Cologne (Germany). We currently have a team of several thousand people located in 45 nations, and more than 90 locations in 21 countries, working daily at the core of the industry. Our drive is passion, team spirit and professionalism in everything we do, and our success is based on the satisfaction of our customers, which makes us stand out as a premium supplier within the sector.

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Quality Inspection Team Leader to join the Formel D Operations team. For you to be successful in this position you will be responsible for the below, but not limited to:

• Supporting to ensure customer containment and rework activities are successfully delivered on‑time and at the right cost and quality ensuring customer expectations are met or exceeded at all times.
• Support achievement of Customer Key Project Indicators (KPI’s).
• Supervising a team of permanent Quality Inspectors and temporary support requirements as well as adhoc team members, such as Mechanics, Electricians.
• Responsible for ensuring all team members are adequately trained and are provided with all necessary tools to perform their duties to the best of their ability.
• Ensuring successful coordination, organisation and execution of quality containment and rework projects to protect the OEM’s production.
• Ensuring all acceptable parts are passed to or accepted on‑line ensuring no disruption is caused to the customers build for which Formel D would be held responsible.
• Responsible for all new employee onboarding and induction according to company standard.
• Training & setting the standard requirements for the team on all quality inspection/reworking activities to company standards including the use of and application of eQCC (Formel D’s Electronic Data Management System).
• Conducting random checks and audits to ensure process adherence and to ensure compliance with test results and quality standards.
• Creating Statement of Work for all projects of reworking and Quality Inspection activities.
• Ensure a smooth flow of materials.
• Inspect and rework parts as and when required.
• Ensuring eQCC is used for data capture for all inspection and rework projects.
• Liaising directly with the OEM and Customers / Suppliers (internal and external).
• Support to ensure Timesheets are accurately delivered 100% on‑time.
• Be an advocate to ensure unnecessary waste is kept to a minimum.
• Accidents: Support to ensure all accidents are reported on shift.
• Accident Prevention: Support to ensure near misses are reported and encourage accident prevention.
• Procedures & Reporting: Support to ensure on‑site accident procedures are followed.
• Be an advocate for continuous improvement, constantly looking for opportunity to improve all aspects of our service.
• Promote and develop relationships with both internal and external customers.
• Support to ensure standard HR processes are followed to document and resolve employee performance and discipline issues.

Requirements:

• Experienced working with OEM’s and Suppliers in the Automotive industry.
• Previous proven experience in a similar position.
• Highly experienced in conducting and supporting Quality Audits.
• Exceptional leader and mentor – Leading the team by example.
• Motivate the team ensuring full engagement in the company and on specific projects to which they are assigned.
• Experienced working with ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System).
• Experienced in customer management.
• Good working knowledge of eQCC equipment.
• Knowledge of MS Office tools.
• Good communication skills, teamworking abilities and driven takes initiative to succeed.
• Adhering to all Company standard operating procedures and health and safety procedures.
• Working according to the company quality and housekeeping standards.
• Clean UK/ or equivalent Driving Licence.
• RTW in the UK without restrictions (PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP).