Powder Coating Supervisor (Qualicoat Accredited Facility)
Trueline Products · Direct employer
Trueline Products is an independent, family-owned UK manufacturer with over 30 years of experience delivering bespoke architectural solutions.
As market leaders in design, manufacture, and supply, we pride ourselves on innovation, quick decision-making, and a forward-thinking approach within the construction and manufacturing sectors.
Due to continued growth, we are looking to recruit a Product Design Engineer to join our expanding team.
We are open to candidates with varying levels of experience, from junior through to more experienced engineers, making this a great opportunity to develop your career within a supportive and fast-paced environment.
Job Summary
The Powder Coating Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily powder coating operations within a Qualicoat-accredited facility, ensuring full compliance with Qualicoat standards. The role ensures consistent product quality, process control, team leadership, safety compliance, and continuous improvement of coating operations
Key Responsibilities:
1. Quality & Compliance
- Ensure all powder coating processes comply with Qualicoat Specifications and accreditation requirements.
- Maintain documentation and traceability as required by Qualicoat.
- Oversee in-house laboratory testing (adhesion, gloss, thickness, impact, curing checks).
- Coordinate internal audits and external Qualicoat inspections.
- Manage non-conformance reports and corrective actions.
2. Production Management
- Supervise daily powder coating line operations (pretreatment, drying, coating, curing, inspection).
- Monitor line speeds, oven temperatures, and curing cycles.
- Ensure correct powder storage and batch control.
- Optimize workflow to meet production targets and delivery deadlines.
- Reduce rework, rejects, and waste.
3. Technical Oversight
- Ensure correct pretreatment processes (e.g., chromate-free systems, cleaning, etching).
- Verify coating thickness meets specification requirements.
- Troubleshoot coating defects (orange peel, poor adhesion, pinholes, contamination).
- Liaise with powder suppliers and technical representatives when required.
4. Team Leadership
- Supervise and train powder coating operators and quality technicians.
- Conduct performance evaluations and skills development.
- Schedule & prioritise work to the most effective ways.
- Enforce health and safety procedures.
- Promote a culture of quality and accountability.
5. Equipment & Maintenance
- Ensure spray booths, recovery systems, ovens, and pretreatment systems are maintained.
- Coordinate preventive maintenance schedules.
- Report and escalate equipment issues promptly.
6. Health, Safety & Environment
- Ensure compliance with local environmental and occupational health regulations.
- Monitor chemical handling and waste disposal procedures.
- Maintain clean and organised work areas (5S standards).
Required Qualifications
- Diploma or technical certification in Manufacturing, Surface Finishing, or related field.
- Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in powder coating operations.
- At least 2 years in a supervisory role (preferred).
- Strong knowledge of Qualicoat standards and audit requirements.
- Understanding of aluminium architectural coating requirements.
- Experience with quality testing equipment (coating thickness gauges, curing ovens, adhesion testers).
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership and team management
- Quality-focused mindset
- Technical troubleshooting skills
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
- Excellent documentation and reporting skills
- Attention to detail
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