Automotive Supervisor in Coventry

Can you lead and motivate a team to deliver on quality, performance, and process excellence?

Were looking for an experienced Automotive Operations Supervisor to manage our on-site teams across key customer locations in the Midlands and Warwickshire. If youre confident in production and quality processes, strong in leadership, and passionate about continuous improvement, this is a great opportunity to grow with a forward-thinking, customer-focused organisation.

The Opportunity:

In this hands-on role, you\’ll supervise a team of Vehicle Technicians, Build Technicians, and Inspectors driving performance across operations, documentation, and quality. Youll also help strengthen customer relationships and support new growth opportunities.

The role suits someone confident in fast-paced prototype and production environments, comfortable working with clients and internal teams.

Regular travel across sites in the Midlands and Warwickshire is required.

Core hours:

Monday Friday, 07:00 16:00 (flexibility required)

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage, supervise, and support on-site operational teams on a daily basis
• Set up new projects, creating and implementing Test Plans, WES/WIS and all required documentation
• Lead risk assessments, write process instructions, and maintain safe work environments
• Conduct 5 Why, Fishbone, and root cause analysis for issues and Customer Action Reports (CARs)
• Perform and document 5S audits daily
• Maximise resource utilisation, reduce downtime, and monitor team efficiency
• Coordinate shift planning and monitor ongoing project activity
• Complete admin tasks such as timesheets, productivity tracking and ERP entries
• Produce reports covering KPIs, staff performance, H&S incidents, and near misses
• Assist the Manager with KPI tracking, recruitment, appraisals and staff development
• Actively engage with customers on-site, building long-term working relationships
• Support business growth by identifying new opportunities within existing customer sites

What Were Looking For:

• Proven supervisory/leadership experience in Automotive, Manufacturing, Engineering or Workshop environments
• Automotive prototype experience is a significant advantage
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills both customer-facing and internal
• Strong administrative, planning, and reporting abilities
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and confident using ERP Systems
• Resilient, organised and capable of managing pressure in a demanding environment
• Comfortable producing technical documentation, risk assessments, and quality processes
• Experience in Health & Safety compliance and auditing
• Able to think critically, solve problems and drive continuous improvement
• Due to the nature of the role, you must have a full UK Driving license with access to your own vehicle.

Benefits:

• £30,000 – £35,000 per annum (DOE)
• Weekend overtime available in peak times starting from 25%+
• Mileage reimbursed for travel between sites
• 28 days holiday (incl. Bank Holidays)
• Free onsite parking
• Pension contributions
• Career progression and training opportunities