Night-Shift Paint Shop Lead: Critical Processes

Group Lotus; Norwich; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Vacation Days + Bank Holidays

Performance Bonus

Future‑Proof Pension

Private Healthcare

Night shift allowance

Overtime rates

Job summary

Group Lotus is seeking a hands‑on Critical Process Supervisor for its Hethel Paint Shop. You will lead a small team and contractors to maintain critical processes, complete cleaning, filter changes and process checks around production needs.

The role requires close collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Maintenance and SHE teams to uphold safety, quality and efficiency. You will start on day shifts for training, then move predominantly to night shifts.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience in manufacturing, production or facilities.
• Strong understanding of Health, Safety & Environmental requirements.
• Experience working to defined processes, standards and frequencies.
• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise around production needs.
• Proactive approach to problem‑solving and continuous improvement.
• Strong communication skills across departments and with contractors.
• Attention to documentation and compliance with process records.
• Experience in automotive Paint Shop or similar controlled environment is advantageous.
• Flexible to work the required shift pattern, including night shifts after training.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day activities of the Critical Process team and contractors.
• Plan and monitor activities to meet safety, quality and production targets.
• Support training and competency development of team members.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, safety and 5S in Paint Shop.
• Coordinate with Paint Shop Manager on critical process standards and checks.
• Record task completion, filter changes and process readings accurately.
• Escalate issues impacting safety, quality or production promptly.
• Support maintenance, instrumentation and equipment calibration where needed.

Skills

Leadership

Safety & Compliance

Process & Standards

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Cross-departmental communication

Attention to detail

Automotive paint shop experience

Shift flexibility

Job description

Group Lotus is seeking a hands‑on Critical Process Supervisor for its Hethel Paint Shop. You will lead a small team and contractors to maintain critical processes, complete cleaning, filter changes and process checks around production needs.

The role requires close collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Maintenance and SHE teams to uphold safety, quality and efficiency. You will start on day shifts for training, then move predominantly to night shifts.