Paint Shop Supervisor
Location: Glasgow
Salary: £55k-£57k
Hours: Monday to Friday- 37 hours per week
Start Date: ASAP
Syntech Recruitment are working with a trusted client who are looking for a Paint Shop Supwervisor to lead and actively participate in the coating and finishing of high-specification technical components supplied to Tier 1 OEM customers.
This is a hands-on leadership role, with accountability for daily paint operations including quality, safety, delivery, and continuous improvement. You will lead a small team while remaining directly involved in paint and finishing activities on the shop floor
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership
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Lead, supervise, and motivate a small paint operations team, setting the standard through a hands-on approach
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Plan and prioritise workloads to meet production schedules and customer delivery requirements
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Ensure paint processes are carried out consistently in line with specifications and documented standards
Hands-On Paint Operations
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Carry out surface preparation, masking, coating, curing, and inspection activities as required
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Set up, operate, and maintain paint equipment, spray booths, and curing ovens
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Identify and troubleshoot paint defects and process issues, implementing corrective actions
Quality & Compliance
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Ensure all work meets internal quality standards and customer specifications expected by Tier 1 OEMs
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Maintain process control documentation, work instructions, and inspection records
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Support internal and external audits and ensure compliance with industry and regulatory requirements
Continuous Improvement
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Identify and drive improvements in efficiency, quality, cost, and process flow
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Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
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Assist with training and development of team members to build capability and resilience
Skills & Experience
Essential
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Proven experience in a paint operations environment (industrial, aerospace, automotive, or similar high-spec manufacturing)
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Strong hands-on painting and surface finishing skills
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Previous experience leading or supervising a small production team
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Understanding of quality-critical manufacturing and customer specifications
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High attention to detail with pride in workmanship
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Good communication and leadership skills
Desirable
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Experience working with Tier 1 OEM customers or within regulated manufacturing environments
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Knowledge of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies
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Experience supporting audits and quality management systems
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Formal qualification or certification in coating, surface finishing, or manufacturing supervision
Personal Attributes
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Leads from the front with a practical, hands-on approach
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Calm, organised, and solutions-focused
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High standards with a strong quality mindset
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Comfortable balancing people leadership with operational delivery
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Professional, discreet, and trustworthy
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