Shift Leader

Formel D is the global service provider for the industry. We develop market-leading concepts, as well as individual and scalable solutions throughout the entire value chain of the production process, from the design phase, industrialization, production and after-sales. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Cologne (Germany).

We currently have a team of several thousand people located in 45 nations, and more than 80 locations in 19 countries, working daily at the core of the industry. Our drive is passion, team spirit and professionalism in everything we do, and our success is based on the satisfaction of our customers, which makes us stand out as a premium supplier within the sector.

Specifically, we are selecting for a project in automotive located in Ghent a Shift Leader:

Functions

• Lead shift operations to meet daily Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost targets
• Assign work to Team Leaders and confirm resource coverage per project.
• Monitor productivity, rework levels, and quality trends during the shift.
• Ensure all work instructions, control plans, and defect catalogues are correctly applied.
• Conduct shift start briefings, issue escalation updates, and complete end-of-shift handovers.
• Validate data collection accuracy and ensure QCC reports are submitted on time.
• Support containment, rework, or sorting activities as required.
• Coordinate with the Admin or Office team for documentation and system updates.
• Approve minor decisions and escalate major issues (safety, quality, or personnel) to the Senior Shift
• Leader or Project Coordinator.

Requirements

• Experience in leading teams in an automotive or industrial environment..
• Strong knowledge of quality processes, rework, and inspection standards.
• Capable of managing priorities and solving operational issues.
• Languages: Dutch / English.
• Valid driver’s license and car.
• Availability for 3-shift rotation.

What we offer?

• Opportunity to join a leading multinational company in its sector.
• Full-time working hours.
• Employee benefits.
• Salary based on experience.