Powder Coating Department Lead - Training Included

The Best Connection; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full training in powder coating

Immediate start

Stable manufacturing business

Long-term career prospects

Job summary

The Best Connection in Ashford, Kent is seeking a Powder Coating Manager to lead a powder coating team and drive production and quality standards. This hands-on role requires motivating a team of operatives and delivering on production targets while maintaining safety and efficiency.

Experience in powder coating is not required as full training will be provided; a proactive manager with strong leadership and process-improvement skills is essential for supporting business growth and delivering on

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Production Manager or similar manufacturing management position is essential.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Experience working within a fast-paced production or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to organise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Positive, proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a team of 12 within the powder coating department.
• Ensure daily production targets and delivery schedules are met.
• Monitor and maintain high quality standards.
• Improve operational efficiency and productivity.
• Plan workloads and allocate resources effectively.
• Support staff development, training and performance management.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Work closely with senior management to support business growth.

Skills

Team leadership

Production management

Manufacturing experience

Organising workloads

Continuous improvement

Health & safety

Job description

The Best Connection in Ashford, Kent is seeking a Powder Coating Manager to lead a powder coating team and drive production and quality standards. This hands-on role requires motivating a team of operatives and delivering on production targets while maintaining safety and efficiency.

Experience in powder coating is not required as full training will be provided; a proactive manager with strong leadership and process-improvement skills is essential for supporting business growth and delivering on