Powder Coating Team Lead - Immediate Start

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual salary

Full training in powder coating

Immediate start available

Stable manufacturing business

Long-term career prospects

Impactful role in growing company

Job summary

The Best Connection is recruiting for a Powder Coating Manager in Ashford, Kent. You will lead a team of 12 in the powder coating department, driving production targets, schedules, quality and safety compliance to support ongoing business growth.

Full training will be provided; an immediate start is available for the right candidate, offering a stable, long‑term role within a well‑established manufacturing business with strong career prospects.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Production Manager or similar manufacturing management position.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Experience working in a fast-paced production/manufacturing environment.
• Ability to organise workloads and meet deadlines.
• 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

Leadership

Production management

Team management

Continuous improvement

Job description

The Best Connection is recruiting for a Powder Coating Manager in Ashford, Kent. You will lead a team of 12 in the powder coating department, driving production targets, schedules, quality and safety compliance to support ongoing business growth.

Full training will be provided; an immediate start is available for the right candidate, offering a stable, long‑term role within a well‑established manufacturing business with strong career prospects.