Automotive Plant Coordinator

Looking for a leadership role where you can make a real impact on customer satisfaction, operational performance, and team development?

We are seeking an Automotive Plant Coordinator to join our dedicated Quality Management team at G&P. This role supports a prestigious British high-performance automotive manufacturer and is based on-site in Woking.

Benefits include:

• £45,000 per annum
• 28 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Employer pension contribution
• Training and development opportunities
• Permanent position with opportunities for progression
• Opportunity to work with a prestigious automotive customer

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing site operations, leading operational teams, supporting business growth opportunities, and acting as the primary escalation point for customer issues and service delivery requirements.

Working hours:

• Monday - Friday: 07:00am - 16:00pm

Flexibility may occasionally be required to support overtime at the end of shifts.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Managing day-to-day operational activities across the site.
• Leading Supervisors, Team Leaders, and operational teams.
• Acting as the primary customer contact and escalation point.
• Chairing customer reviews, operational meetings, and KPI discussions.
• Monitoring site KPIs and delivering performance reports to the customer.
• Driving continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
• Ensuring actions from audits, reviews, and customer meetings are completed.
• Supporting reporting, invoicing, and project administration activities.
• Supporting workforce planning, recruitment, and employee development.
• Monitoring site performance and implementing corrective actions.

The ideal Automotive Plant Coordinator will have:

• Previous experience managing operations within an automotive, manufacturing, quality, or engineering environment.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience monitoring KPIs and producing customer-facing performance reports.
• Experience driving operational performance improvements.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Nice to have, but not essential:

• Quality inspection experience.
• SAP knowledge.
• Relevant quality or manufacturing qualifications.

This is a permanent position with opportunities for progression.

Please note, candidates must have the independent right to work in the UK; sponsorship is not available.

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.