Paint Shop Supervisor

Our engineering clients based closed to Havant have an exciting opportunity for a Paint Shop Supervisor to join their growing team.

This role involves leading and taking ownership of the paint shop, ensuring high-quality powder coating and wet spray finishes are delivered on time, to specification and to company standards. It is a hands-on leadership role, combining technical skill with the drive to improve processes, develop the team and make the paint shop a centre of excellence.

Previous supervisory or senior operator experience in a manufacturing setting is essential, as is experience in powder coating and wet spraying to a high industrial standard.

Core responsibilities:

• Take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the paint shop, making decisions to keep production on track.
• Plan and allocate workloads to meet production schedules and priorities.
• Train, coach and mentor paint shop team members to develop skills and flexibility.
• Carry out powder coating and wet spraying to a high industrial standard.
• Operate and maintain paint shop equipment, including spray guns, booths and ovens.
• Track progress against production targets and report overruns or issues promptly.
• Carry out in-process quality checks, recording results accurately.
• Investigate quality concerns, identify root causes and take corrective action.
• Promote a culture of “right first time” across the paint shop.
• Promote and enforce safe working practices at all times.
• Ensure correct use of PPE and compliance with all health and safety procedures.

Required skills & experience:

• Previous experience working in a paint shop within a production environment
• Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience
• Experience leading a small production team, or looking to take the next step into a leading position

Working hours

4 day working week! Monday – Thursday – 7am – 5pm

Benefits:

4 day working week
Up to 5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays
Salary sacrifice pension scheme
Healthcare app: LIVI virtual GP
Free onsite parking
PPE