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Operational Leadership
· Lead, supervise, and motivate a small paint operations team, remaining hands-on in daily activities
· Plan and prioritise work to meet production schedules and customer delivery requirements
· Ensure paint processes are executed consistently to specification and documented standards
Hands-On Paint Operations
- Actively perform surface preparation, masking, coating, curing, and inspection activities as required
- Set up, operate, and maintain paint equipment, booths, and curing ovens
- Troubleshoot paint defects and process issues, implementing corrective actions
Quality & Compliance
- Ensure all work meets internal quality standards and customer specifications expected by Tier 1 OEMs
- Maintain process control documentation, work instructions, and inspection records
- Support internal and external audits and ensure compliance with relevant industry and regulatory requirements
Health, Safety & Environment
- Enforce safe working practices and ensure compliance with HSE requirements
- Manage COSHH, paint storage, waste handling, and environmental controls within the paint area
Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, cost, and flow within paint operations
- Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
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Essential
- Proven experience in a paint operations environment (industrial, aerospace, automotive, or similar high-spec manufacturing)
- Strong hands-on painting and surface finishing capability
- Previous experience leading or supervising a small production team
- Understanding of quality-critical manufacturing and customer specifications
- Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship
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Desirable
- Experience working with Tier 1 OEM customers or within regulated manufacturing environments
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience with audits and quality management systems
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Formal qualification or certification in coating, surface finishing, or manufacturing supervision
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Good communication and leadership skills
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