Paint Shop Supervisor

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.