Production Supervisor

Elevation Recruitment Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevation Recruitment Group, exclusively partnered with a well-established manufacturing business in Doncaster, seeks a Paint Supervisor to lead its paint-line operation and a team of around 10.

This hands-on leadership role covers day-to-day running, safety, quality and on-time delivery, with 8am–4pm hours and a salary of £35,000–£42,000. Doncaster-based candidates encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a manufacturing/production team.
• Proven experience with industrial paint, coating or anodising processes.
• Strong understanding of process control, surface preparation and coating quality.
• Excellent people-management skills and proactive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of day-to-day operation and performance of the paint line.
• Lead a team of about 10 including shift leaders, operators and QA staff.
• Coach, develop and motivate the team to build a committed culture.
• Manage production plans to meet output, quality, cost and delivery targets.
• Oversee paint and coating processes to meet finish and quality standards.
• Maintain process controls across preparation, application, curing and inspection.
• Investigate defects and quality issues; implement corrective actions.
• Monitor productivity, downtime, scrap and rework; drive improvements.
• Work with maintenance to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Ensure safe handling of materials and chemicals; comply with H&S rules.
• Promote continuous improvement across the department.

Skills

Team leadership

People management

Process control

Quality standards

Production planning

Safety awareness

Continuous improvement

Organisational skills

Job description

Elevation Recruitment Group are excited to be exclusively partnered with a well-established manufacturing business in Doncaster to recruit a Paint Supervisor to lead its paint-line operation and a team of approximately 10 employees.

This is a hands-on leadership position rather than a desk-based role. You’ll take ownership of the day-to-day running of the paint department, ensuring the line operates safely, efficiently and consistently delivers the required quality standards.

Alongside your leadership experience, you must have previous experience working with industrial paint, coating or anodising processes. You’ll understand the importance of process control, surface preparation, quality standards and maintaining consistent finishes within a production environment.

Working hours: 8am–4pm, Monday to Friday

Salary: £35,000–£42,000

Duties of the Paint Supervisor will include:

• Taking full ownership of the day-to-day operation and performance of the paint line
• Leading a team of approximately 10, including shift leaders, operators and quality control employees
• Coaching, developing and motivating the team to create an engaged and accountable culture
• Managing production plans to ensure output, quality, cost and delivery targets are achieved
• Overseeing paint and coating processes to ensure products meet the required finish and quality standards
• Maintaining effective process controls across areas such as preparation, application, curing and inspection
• Investigating paint defects, quality concerns and production issues, implementing corrective actions where required
• Monitoring productivity, downtime, scrap, rework and cost, and driving improvements against these measures
• Working closely with maintenance to maximise equipment reliability and minimise line downtime
• Ensuring paint materials, chemicals and consumables are managed safely and effectively
• Maintaining full compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements
• Promoting continuous improvement across the department

We're keen to speak with Paint Supervisors with the below skills & experience:

• Previous leadership experience within a manufacturing or production environment
• Essential experience of industrial paint, coating or anodising processes
• A good understanding of process control, surface preparation and coating quality standards
• Strong people-management skills, with experience coaching and developing production teams
• The ability to identify and resolve process, quality and operational issues
• Good knowledge of production planning and performance management
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• A proactive, visible and hands-on leadership style
• A genuine interest in continuous improvement, safety and operational performance

This role is commutable from:

Doncaster, Rotherham, Barnsley, Sheffield, Retford, Worksop, Goole and Scunthorpe.

Suitable candidates may previously have held roles such as:

Paint Line Manager, Paint Shop Manager, Production Manager, Coatings Manager, Anodising Manager, Finishing Manager, Production Supervisor, Paint Shop Supervisor, Manufacturing Supervisor or Operations Supervisor.