QUALITY OPERATIONS SHIFT MANAGER

Position; Quality Operations Shift Manager

Location; Woking

Salary; £14.50 - £16.00 per hour

Planet Recruitment have registered a new opportunity Quality Operations Shift Manager in the Woking area.

The successful candidate will lead a team of 5-10 people, which consists of Inspectors and Team Leaders; ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality operations. From project setup and shift planning to reporting and people management, you'll be at the centre of day-to-day performance. This is a hands-on role with varied workloads, where clear and confident decision-making will help you thrive.

Working hours are currently 05:30am - 14:15pm (Flexibility needed towards this as shifts may change to a 2-shift rotating pattern)

The role will also involve travel to Oxford 1-2 times a week.

Main responsibilities;

• Leading and coaching a team of quality professionals
• Communicate effectively with the customer to manage workflow, discuss upcoming projects, and set clear expectations - including handling challenging conversations when needed to ensure smooth operations.
• Supporting the Plant Manager with achievements and expectations
• Ensuring the team have the relevant tooling, material flow, PPE and understanding to work to the required Test Plan / WES.
• Supporting with 8D investigations, Level 1 and 5S Audits.
• Supporting the Plant Manager with recruitment, inductions, appraisals and training.

Experience / Qualifications;

• Proven leadership skills gained within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Confident communicator with the ability to manage customer relationships, discuss project plans, and handle difficult conversations to set clear and realistic expectations.
• Computer literate, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to resolve issues promptly, within a professional manner.
• Due to the nature of the role, you must have a full UK Driving license with access to your own vehicle.
• Experience gained within Automotive or Quality
• Previous experience using SAP

INDWARE

Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.