Job Title: Paint Shop Supervisor
Location: Leicester
Shift: Days
Pay Rate: up to £18.00 per hour
Benefits: Free parking, company events, overtime available.
Job Overview:
We are seeking a skilled and hands-on Paint Shop Supervisor to oversee the daily operations of the paint shop within a busy sheet metal manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a small team, ensuring high-quality finishing standards, maintaining safety procedures, and meeting production deadlines
Key Responsibilities:
*Supervise and coordinate daily operations in the paint shop, including powder coating and wet painting processes.
*Ensure all painted components meet required quality standards and customer specifications.
*Plan and allocate workloads to meet production schedules and delivery targets.
*Monitor and maintain paint shop equipment, ensuring it is safe and fully operational.
*Enforce health, safety, and environmental regulations within the department.
*Train and mentor paint shop staff to improve skills, productivity, and quality.
*Collaborate with production, quality control, and engineering teams to resolve issues and improve processes.
*Maintain inventory of paints, coatings, and related consumables.
*Conduct regular inspections and maintain accurate records of paint usage, defects, and rework.
Skills & Qualifications:
*Proven experience in a paint shop environment, preferably within sheet metal or manufacturing.
*Previous supervisory or team leader experience.
*Knowledge of powder coating, wet spraying, surface preparation, and finishing techniques.
*Strong understanding of health and safety regulations.
*Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills.
*Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
*Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Desirable:
*NVQ Level 3 in Team Leading or equivalent leadership qualification.
*NVQ or similar qualification in surface finishing or a related field.
*Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement practices.
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If you are interested in the Paint Shop Supervisor role, please submit an up-to-date CV.