Powder Coating Supervisor

Xpert Recruitment Solutions Limited; Talke; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

On-site parking

Overtime at 1.5x

Job summary

Xpert Recruitment Solutions Limited is assisting a client in recruiting an experienced Powder Coating Supervisor to oversee day-to-day operations of the powder coating facility. You will manage both manual and automated lines and ensure products meet specifications.

You will lead a team, plan workloads, monitor pretreatment and curing processes, and maintain quality and safety standards. The role is on-site with standard hours and opportunities to take ownership of production.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supervising or managing a powder coating operation.
• Strong technical knowledge of manual and automated powder coating lines.
• Experience with pretreatment processes and curing ovens.
• Excellent understanding of powder coating quality standards and testing procedures.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop a team within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate the daily activities of the powder coating department.
• Manage both manual and automated powder coating lines, ensuring maximum productivity and efficiency.
• Ensure all finished products meet customer specifications and required quality standards.
• Monitor pretreatment, powder application and curing processes to maintain consistent results.
• Lead, supervise, train and develop production operatives.
• Plan workloads and allocate resources effectively to meet production schedules and deadlines.
• Carry out quality inspections and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Monitor equipment performance and liaise with maintenance teams to minimise downtime.
• Maintain accurate production, quality and operational records.

Skills

Powder coating supervision

Line management

Quality testing

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Job description

Xpert Recruitment is currently recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced and motivated Powder Coating Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day operations of their powder coating facility.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate the daily activities of the powder coating department.
• Manage both manual and automated powder coating lines, ensuring maximum productivity and efficiency.
• Ensure all finished products meet customer specifications and required quality standards.
• Monitor pretreatment, powder application and curing processes to maintain consistent results.
• Lead, supervise, train and develop production operatives.
• Plan workloads and allocate resources effectively to meet production schedules and deadlines.
• Carry out quality inspections and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Monitor equipment performance and liaise with maintenance teams to minimise downtime.
• Maintain accurate production, quality and operational records.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience supervising or managing a powder coating operation.
• Strong technical knowledge of manual and automated powder coating lines.
• Experience with pretreatment processes and curing ovens.
• Excellent understanding of powder coating quality standards and testing procedures.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop a team within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements within a manufacturing environment.

Desirable Requirements

• Forklift licence (preferred but not essential).

What's on Offer?

• £36,000 per annum.
• Overtime available at x1.5
• Monday to Thursday, 8:00am - 4:30pm.
• Friday, 8:00am - 3:30pm.
• Company pension scheme.
• On-site parking.
• Supportive and professional working environment.
• Opportunity to take ownership of a key production department.