e-ppl Ltd
Automotive Manufacturing Supervisor
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Supervisor
Location: Midlands (field-based, with travel required) Company: auto-scan Pay Rate: £13.10 per hour (PAYE) Start Date: Immediate
About auto-scan
auto-scan is a leading provider of quality assurance and inspection services to the automotive industry. With years of experience and a commitment to excellence, we partner with top automotive manufacturers to ensure the highest standards of quality and safety.
About the Role
We are recruiting an experienced supervisor for an exciting new opportunity in the Midlands, where you will be field-based, supporting operations across multiple sites as required.
The supervisor will:
- Ensure business operations are running effectively and aligned with customer expectations while supporting company objectives.
- Act as the first point of contact for customer requests.
- Oversee the performance of direct reporting team members to deliver industry-leading service delivery and maintain excellent customer relations/communication.
Key Responsibilities
You will be responsible for the following SQDCM measures:
Safety
- Perform risk assessments and escalate concerns.
- Monitor manual handling practices.
- Ensure COSHH awareness and enforce control measures.
- Conduct workplace health and safety inspection checks.
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Quality
- Create and maintain well-defined work element sheets (work instructions).
- Train/deputy supervisors & inspectors against work instructions, using boundary samples and standardised processes.
- Conduct standardised work confirmations.
- Apply the Autoscan Practical Problem-Solving (8D) process where needed.
Deliver
- Initiate new jobs (containment & engineering) via the internal work instruction authoring & data reporting system (EOS).
- Be the single point of contact for quality technicians and engineers, agreeing clear reporting methods and frequencies.
- Ensure all contaminant activity/jobs meet volume targets and customer objectives.
Cost
- Manage direct hour distribution confirmation via internal reporting.
- Monitor and adjust containment activities for efficiency.
- Track and manage non-chargeable hours on-site.
Morale
- Coach and mentor the direct reporting team, leading by example.
- Oversee attendance and timekeeping via internal systems.
- ‘Go look, see’: Walk your area every shift for proactive oversight.
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Requirements
Essential
- Previous experience within an automotive manufacturing environment or similar.
- Full UK driving licence (travel to multiple customer sites required).
- Proven supervisory experience.
- Computer-proficient with strong Excel knowledge and experience.
- Ability to work under strict confidentiality guidelines.
Additional
- Valid right to work in the UK (unrestricted).
- Pass a standard criminal record check (DBS).
Pay & Benefits
- Overtime available during busy periods.
- Free onsite parking.
- Family-friendly hours.
- Excellent training and development opportunities.
Additional Notes
- All applications will be handled strictly in confidence.
- No sponsorship for visas available.
- No speculative CVs from recruitment agencies accepted.
- Auto-scan is an equal opportunities employer, celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive work environment.
- Forces friendly employer – applications welcomed from the Armed Forces community.
How to Apply
📌 Visit the jobs page or email the Recruitment Team at a.munro@autoscan.co.uk.
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