Paint Shop Team Leader

Apex Recruitment - Leamington Spa; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 34,595 - 45,806; Full time

Job summary

Apex Recruitment - Leamington Spa is seeking a Paint Shop Team Leader to drive performance in a busy manufacturing paint facility. You will lead operational teams across wet paint, powder coating and automated processes, ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery.

In this role you will manage shift handovers, coordinate equipment and line scheduling, develop staff, investigate issues, and implement improvements while maintaining strict adherence to procedures and 6S standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing Paint Shop environment.
• Proven ability to lead Paint Shop teams.
• Knowledge of wet paint, powder coating or automated processes.
• Understand paint prep, curing, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead shift handovers and maintain production records.
• Coordinate paint booth utilisation and robot line scheduling.
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure safety and quality.
• Support employee development through coaching and performance management.
• Investigate paint quality concerns and downtime; implement corrective actions.
• Maintain clear communication across departments.

Skills

Paint Shop Experience

Team Leadership

Paint Process Knowledge

Quality Standards

Job description

Paint Shop Team Leader

Location: Leamington Spa
Contract Basis: Permanent
Salary: £40,701 per annum

Join a fast-paced manufacturing environment as a Paint Shop Team Leader, taking responsibility for leading operational teams across a busy paint facility, ensuring outstanding quality, safety, and production performance.

This role is pivotal in supporting day-to-day paint shop operations, including both manual paint booth activities and automated powder coating processes, ensuring procedures are followed, teams are developed, and customer expectations are consistently achieved.

Why Join as a Paint Shop Team Leader?

• Play a key role in driving operational excellence within a modern manufacturing paint facility.
• Lead and develop Paint Shop teams in a dynamic production environment.
• Influence continuous improvement initiatives and paint process optimisation activities.
• Support a culture focused on safety, quality, and delivery performance.
• Work closely with management and cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.

Key Responsibilities of the Paint Shop Team Leader:

• Must have experience working within a manufacturing Paint Shop environment.
• Experience leading teams involved in wet paint application, powder coating, or automated paint processes.
• Good understanding of paint preparation, application techniques, curing processes, and quality standards.
• Provide technical guidance and day-to-day support to Paint Shop operators.
• Act as the main point of contact for Paint Shop production activities and key stakeholders.
• Coordinate workforce deployment, paint booth utilisation, robot line scheduling and shift resources.
• Lead shift handovers and maintain accurate production and quality records.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with standard operating procedures, work instructions, and quality requirements.
• Promote compliance with health, safety, environmental and 6S standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, quality, and productivity.
• Support employee development through training, coaching, and performance management.
• Investigate paint quality concerns, production issues, and equipment downtime, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Monitor attendance, timekeeping, and overall team performance.
• Conduct investigations and produce reports where necessary.
• Maintain clear communication across departments to support operational success.

Hours & Pay:

Hours: 39 hours per week

Rotating Fortnightly Shifts

Monday to Thursday: 06:00am – 14:00pm (8 hours per day)

Friday: 06:00am – 13:00pm (7 hours)

Monday to Thursday: 14:00pm – 22:00pm (8 hours per day)

Friday: 13:00pm – 20:00pm (7 hours)

Ready to Join the Team?

If you are an experienced Paint Shop Team Leader with a passion for developing people, driving performance, and delivering operational excellence, this is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact within a manufacturing environment.

Key Skills:

Paint Shop, Team Leader, Powder Coating, Robotic Paint Line, Paint Booth, Wet Paint, Manufacturing Leadership, Production Management, Continuous Improvement, Health & Safety, Team Development, Workforce Planning, Root Cause Analysis, Quality Systems, Process Improvement, Employee Training, 6S, Problem Solving, Manufacturing Operations, Communication Skills