Purpose of the Role
The Team Leader ensures that all inspection, rework, and quality control activities are carried out in accordance with work instructions, safety standards, and customer expectations within the Automotive industry. They manage a team of Inspectors or Operators on the line, within QCC or safety-delimited zones, ensuring smooth workflow, adherence to quality standards, and accurate data reporting.
Key Responsibilities
* Supervise daily inspection and rework tasks according to job cards or inspection sheets.
* Ensure product conformity to customer standards before release.
* Allocate tasks based on skill, availability, and workload.
* Conduct first-off checks, line audits, and spot verifications.
* Support problem-solving by providing accurate defect and rework data.
* Ensure marking, labeling, and segregation of OK/NOK parts are consistently applied.
* Maintain 5S standards across the working area.
* Report material shortages, safety concerns, or process deviations to the Shift Leader immediately.
* Train new team members on job-specific activities, PPE use, and adherence to work instructions.
* Record and submit shift production and quality data at the end of each shift.
Leadership & People
* Motivate the team to achieve shift targets for quality, delivery, and efficiency.
* Provide fair and constructive feedback to individuals.
* Escalate performance or attendance issues promptly.
Safety, Quality & Compliance
* Ensure all personnel use the correct PPE and follow COSHH, environmental, and customer safety standards.
* Prevent cross-contamination of OK/NOK parts.
* Maintain traceability of inspected and reworked parts.
KPIs
* Right First Time (RFT) score
* Scrap and rework rates
* Attendance and adherence to start/finish times
* Compliance with 5S standards
Skills & Experience
* Prior experience in inspection or production environments.
* Basic understanding of quality standards and inspection processes.
* Good communication and teamwork skills.
* Ability to work under pressure and adapt to shifting priorities.
* Language: Dutch / English
* Valid driver’s license (DL+) and access to a car.
* Must be willing to rotate across 3 shifts.