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.
Apply
If you are interested in the Paint Shop Supervisor role, please submit an up‑to‑date CV.
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