Spray Paint Supervisor

Tailormade Solution; Durban; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Tailormade Solution in Durban is seeking an experienced Spray Paint Supervisor to oversee spray-painting operations, ensure high-quality finishes, maintain production efficiency, and uphold required standards. The ideal candidate has 2–5 years hands-on spray painting experience and a proven track record in supervising teams, setting paint mixing ratios, and ensuring proper drying and curing times.

This role requires strong problem-solving, excellent communication, and the ability to work under

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of hands-on spray painting experience
• Supervisory or team-leading experience is advantageous
• Strong understanding of paint mixing ratios
• Knowledge of different coating types and applications
• Proficient in spray gun operations and techniques
• Good understanding of drying and curing times
• Ability to identify and resolve painting and coating defects
• Strong knowledge of spray-painting processes and quality standards
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict production deadlines
• Ability to supervise and guide a team effectively
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily spray-painting activities
• Ensure correct paint mixing ratios and coating specifications are followed
• Operate and monitor spray-painting equipment and spray guns
• Ensure proper drying and curing times are maintained
• Inspect completed work to ensure quality standards are met
• Identify and resolve paint defects, inconsistencies, and application issues
• Manage workflow to ensure production deadlines are achieved
• Provide guidance and support to spray-painting staff
• Ensure a clean, safe, and organised working environment
• Monitor the use of paint, materials, and equipment to minimise wastage
• Communicate production requirements, challenges, and progress to management

Skills

Hands-on spray painting

Supervisory experience

Paint mixing ratios

Coating types

Spray gun operations

Drying and curing times

Quality standards

Communication

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Tools

Spray equipment

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and hands‑on Spray Paint Supervisor to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing spray‑painting operations, ensuring high‑quality finishes, efficient production, and compliance with required standards.

2–5 years of hands‑on spray painting experience

Previous supervisory or team‑leading experience will be advantageous

Strong understanding of paint mixing ratios

Good knowledge of different coating types and applications

Proficient in spray gun operations and techniques

Good understanding of drying and curing times

Ability to identify and resolve painting and coating defects

Strong knowledge of spray‑painting processes and quality standards

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities

Ability to work under pressure and meet strict production deadlines

Ability to supervise and guide a team effectively

Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily spray‑painting activities
• Ensure correct paint mixing ratios and coating specifications are followed
• Operate and monitor spray‑painting equipment and spray guns
• Ensure proper drying and curing times are maintained
• Inspect completed work to ensure quality standards are met
• Identify and resolve paint defects, inconsistencies, and application issues
• Manage workflow to ensure production deadlines are achieved
• Provide guidance and support to spray‑painting staff
• Ensure a clean, safe, and organised working environment
• Monitor the use of paint, materials, and equipment to minimise wastage
• Communicate production requirements, challenges, and progress to management

If you have the required hands‑on experience, technical knowledge, and leadership skills, we would like to hear from you.