FIP Supervisor - JLR

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily FIP inspection activities, ensuring workflow efficiency and adherence to quality standards.
• Lead, train, coach, and evaluate FIP Inspectors to ensure performance expectations are met.
• Perform and oversee visual inspections of vehicles, including walking around vehicles to inspect for defects, damages, and imperfections.
• Review and validate inspection documentation (VCR/CPO) and ensure accurate data entry into the JLR system or other required systems.
• Oversee inspection of functional operations including doors, window locks, seatbelts, steering, compartments, seat covers, emergency releases, keys, and related components.
• Authorize vehicle release for further service and/or additional work as needed.
• Monitor yard and operational safety practices, including ensuring a spotter is present when vehicles are backing up.
• Maintain compliance with company safety policies, OEM requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Address inspection discrepancies, escalate quality concerns, and coordinate corrective actions as necessary.
• Assist with scheduling, staffing coverage, and overtime coordination as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED required.
• A valid U.S. Driver’s License.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC Badge) issued by the Department of Homeland Security.
• Experience operating automatic and manual (straight shift) vehicles.
• Prior experience in vehicle inspection, quality control, or automotive operations.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and team development capabilities.
• A proven commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.
• Strong problem-solving skills and high attention to detail.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Working Conditions

• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to work at heights of approximately 15 feet.
• Ability to lift, push, and/or pull up to 20 lbs.
• Extended periods of standing, kneeling, and bending.
• Exposure to outdoor elements including heat, cold, rain, insects, and other environmental conditions.