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.Apply

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