Multi-Site Coatings Operations Leader

Adecco; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Career development

Collaborative working culture

Job summary

Adecco Newcastle-under-Lyme is recruiting a Production and Coatings Manager to own coating operations across multiple facilities. You will lead and develop cross-functional teams to improve safety, quality and efficiency while delivering operational excellence.

In this hands-on leadership role you will manage KPIs, optimise processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives to support business objectives.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience within a coatings, finishing or manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of coating processes, application techniques, curing methods, quality inspection and defect analysis.
• Experience managing production teams, resources and operational performance.
• Demonstrable success in improving safety, quality, productivity and cost efficiency.
• Experience working with KPIs, continuous improvement programmes and operational reporting.
• Good understanding of production equipment, maintenance principles and asset reliability.
• Sound knowledge of health, safety, environmental and quality management standards.
• Relevant manufacturing, engineering, coatings or management qualifications would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate coatings operations across multiple sites and production lines.
• Manage, coach and develop supervisory teams, ensuring high levels of performance and engagement.
• Establish and maintain consistent operating procedures and best practices across all coating activities.
• Collaborate with planning teams to balance workloads, maximise capacity and meet operational priorities.
• Monitor and analyse key performance indicators including productivity, quality, downtime, efficiency and material usage.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality enhancement, waste reduction and increased operational effectiveness.
• Investigate process issues, defects and non-conformances, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Work cross-functionally to support new product introductions, process developments and business improvement projects.
• Develop strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring effective technical support and product performance.
• Manage coating materials and consumables to achieve effective stock control and cost management.
• Partner with engineering and maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability and minimise production interruptions.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Lead investigations into significant operational incidents and oversee implementation of preventative measures.
• Contribute to future investment plans and long-term operational improvement strategies.

Skills

Leadership experience

Understanding of coatings

Production team management

CI & KPIs

HSE/quality standards

Job description

Adecco Newcastle-under-Lyme is recruiting a Production and Coatings Manager to own coating operations across multiple facilities. You will lead and develop cross-functional teams to improve safety, quality and efficiency while delivering operational excellence.

In this hands-on leadership role you will manage KPIs, optimise processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives to support business objectives.