Paintshop Supervisor

Key Responsibilities : Service Delivery Daily operational supervision of a team of paint shop operatives.

Providing advice and guidance to the team on all paint shop operations (blasting, prepping, painting and general repairs, etc).

Coaching and mentoring paint shop operatives to develop skills as necessary.

Estimate painting times, ovens, staffing requirements and related costs to measure production and maximise efficiency.

Hands on approach to develop evaluate and improve manufacturing methods with consideration to appropriate Health & Safety and Quality standards.

Plan workplaces to best utilise space available.

Completing quality checks prior to each job entering paint booth and after each job is completed before it is signed off.

Ensure that the requirement for re-work is kept to a minimum.

Servicing the Fitting Shop and meeting all production targets.

Regular updates on progress to be reported to Production Manager.

Liaise with management and other staff regarding Paint Shop capabilities, production schedules and other considerations to facilitate overall production processes.

Monitor and record times, methods and performances involved within the paint shop to establish standard production rates to improve efficiencies.

Streamline purchasing of consumable items for painting and blasting.

Ensure reduction in spend via usage and price.

Reduce the amount of orders and deliveries.

Performance Improvement Ensure the companys performance management system is consistently applied and provide advice, support and guidance to team employees in the setting of their annual KPIs.

Achieve high standards of personal performance, through meeting agreed personal targets and undertaking planned programmes of professional development, as required.

Ensure high standards of performance of all staff, acknowledge good performance and tackle poor performance positively and effectively.

Financial and Resource Management Contribute to the financial viability of the company by ensuring that the Paint Shop operates as efficiently and effectively as possible and complies with all financial targets.

Seek innovative and creative solutions to help bring about change and service improvements.

People Management Provide clear leadership to staff within the Paint Shop to ensure the provision of high quality service to stakeholders.

Ensure that practices within the Paint Shop support a culture of effective teamworking and continuous improvement.

General Management Promote and ensure equality of opportunity, good relations and diversity in service delivery and employment by adhering to the companys Equal Opportunities in Employment policies and procedures and avoiding all forms of discrimination both as an employer and a service provider.

Ensure that the company meets its Health and Safety obligations and appropriate arrangements are developed and implemented to ensure compliance with the companys Health and Safety Policy and associated procedures and assure the safety of the workforce and service users.

Review individually on a regular basis the performance of immediately subordinate staff.

Provide guidance on personal development requirements and advise on and initiate, where appropriate, further training.

Participate as required in the selection and appointment of staff reporting to you in accordance with procedures laid down by the company.

Take such action as may be necessary in disciplinary matters in accordance with procedures laid down by the company.

Skills : Supervisory Skills Team Leading Spray Painting Communication Initative Organisation Benefits : pension contributions free parking referral birthday recognition long service awards leading rates of pay