Production Team Leader in Oxford

Are you ready to lead a team at a state-of-the-art automotive facility where precision, quality, and innovation drive every vehicle we help create? We are seeking a Production Team Leader to join our dedicated quality management team onsite at a state-of-the-art automotive production facility, where advanced engineering and precision manufacturing combine with British heritage to deliver iconic, high-quality premium cars.

Benefits include:

• £13.50 per hour
• Shift allowance of 25% 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

Reporting to the Shift Manager, the Production Team Leader will be responsible for leading and coaching a team of between 5 - 10 quality inspectors, which can increase during peak times. You will work alongside management to successfully organise and lead the hour-to-hour function of designated projects within associated G&P areas. Working hours are as follows:

• AM Shift - 05:45am - 16:15pm
• PM Shift - 16:15pm - 02:00am
• Monday - Friday / Overtime available on weekends

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

The ideal production team leader will have the following experience:

• Proven leadership skills ideally gained within a similar environment such as production, manufacturing, logistics, engineering or quality inspection
• 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

Nice to have experience, but not essential:

• Previous experience using SAP
• Knowledge of writing work instructions

This is a permanent position with progression opportunities available - Candidates must have the independent right to work in the UK; sponsorship is not available.

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

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.

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.