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Paint Shop Supervisor

Location: Glasgow
Salary: £55k-£57k
Hours: Monday to Friday- 37 hours per week
Start Date: ASAP

Syntech Recruitment are working with a trusted client who are looking for a Paint Shop Supwervisor to lead and actively participate in the coating and finishing of high-specification technical components supplied to Tier 1 OEM customers.

This is a hands-on leadership role, with accountability for daily paint operations including quality, safety, delivery, and continuous improvement. You will lead a small team while remaining directly involved in paint and finishing activities on the shop floor

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

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Lead, supervise, and motivate a small paint operations team, setting the standard through a hands-on approach

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Plan and prioritise workloads to meet production schedules and customer delivery requirements

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Ensure paint processes are carried out consistently in line with specifications and documented standards

Hands-On Paint Operations

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Carry out surface preparation, masking, coating, curing, and inspection activities as required

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Set up, operate, and maintain paint equipment, spray booths, and curing ovens

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Identify and troubleshoot paint defects and process issues, implementing corrective actions

Quality & Compliance

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Ensure all work meets internal quality standards and customer specifications expected by Tier 1 OEMs

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Maintain process control documentation, work instructions, and inspection records

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Support internal and external audits and ensure compliance with industry and regulatory requirements

Continuous Improvement

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Identify and drive improvements in efficiency, quality, cost, and process flow

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Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives

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Assist with training and development of team members to build capability and resilience

Skills & Experience

Essential

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Proven experience in a paint operations environment (industrial, aerospace, automotive, or similar high-spec manufacturing)

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Strong hands-on painting and surface finishing skills

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Previous experience leading or supervising a small production team

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Understanding of quality-critical manufacturing and customer specifications

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High attention to detail with pride in workmanship

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Good communication and leadership skills

Desirable

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Experience working with Tier 1 OEM customers or within regulated manufacturing environments

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Knowledge of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies

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Experience supporting audits and quality management systems

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Formal qualification or certification in coating, surface finishing, or manufacturing supervision

Personal Attributes

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Leads from the front with a practical, hands-on approach

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Calm, organised, and solutions-focused

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High standards with a strong quality mindset

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Comfortable balancing people leadership with operational delivery

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Professional, discreet, and trustworthy

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