FIP Supervisor - JLR

INTERNATIONAL AUTO PROCESSING•Brunswick, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The FIP Supervisor will supervise and coordinate daily FIP inspection activities, ensuring workflow efficiency and adherence to quality standards. This role involves leading, training, coaching, and evaluating FIP Inspectors. The supervisor will perform and oversee visual inspections of vehicles, review and validate inspection documentation, and ensure accurate data entry. Responsibilities also include overseeing the inspection of functional operations, ensuring proper installation of required materials, and authorizing vehicle release. The supervisor will monitor yard and operational safety practices, maintain compliance with safety policies and regulatory standards, address inspection discrepancies, and assist with scheduling and staffing.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Valid U.S. Driver’s License.
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.

Nice To Haves

Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated leadership and team development capabilities.
Proven commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.
Strong problem-solving skills and high attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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.
Ensure proper installation of required materials including guides, manuals, warnings, floormats, and other CPO-adherent items.
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.
Perform other duties as assigned.