Paint Shop Team Leader

Paint Shop Team Leader

Full-Time 40701 - 40701 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Apex Recruitment Services

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead and develop teams in a busy paint shop, ensuring quality and safety.
  • Company: Join a dynamic manufacturing environment in Leamington Spa.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary of Β£40,701 and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Enjoy a rotating shift schedule with a focus on teamwork and communication.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact by driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.
  • Qualifications: Experience in a paint shop and team leadership skills required.

The predicted salary is between 40701 - 40701 Β£ per year.

Join a fast-paced manufacturing environment as a Paint Shop Team Leader, taking responsibility for leading operational teams across a busy paint facility, ensuring outstanding quality, safety, and production performance. This role is pivotal in supporting day-to-day paint shop operations, including both manual paint booth activities and automated powder coating processes, ensuring procedures are followed, teams are developed, and customer expectations are consistently achieved.

Why Join as a Paint Shop Team Leader?

  • Play a key role in driving operational excellence within a modern manufacturing paint facility.
  • Lead and develop Paint Shop teams in a dynamic production environment.
  • Influence continuous improvement initiatives and paint process optimisation activities.
  • Support a culture focused on safety, quality, and delivery performance.
  • Work closely with management and cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.

Key Responsibilities of the Paint Shop Team Leader:

  • Must have experience working within a manufacturing Paint Shop environment.
  • Experience leading teams involved in wet paint application, powder coating, or automated paint processes.
  • Good understanding of paint preparation, application techniques, curing processes, and quality standards.
  • Provide technical guidance and day-to-day support to Paint Shop operators.
  • Act as the main point of contact for Paint Shop production activities and key stakeholders.
  • Coordinate workforce deployment, paint booth utilisation, robot line scheduling and shift resources.
  • Lead shift handovers and maintain accurate production and quality records.
  • Ensure all work is completed in line with standard operating procedures, work instructions, and quality requirements.
  • Promote compliance with health, safety, environmental and 6S standards.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, quality, and productivity.
  • Support employee development through training, coaching, and performance management.
  • Investigate paint quality concerns, production issues, and equipment downtime, implementing corrective actions where required.
  • Monitor attendance, timekeeping, and overall team performance.
  • Conduct investigations and produce reports where necessary.
  • Maintain clear communication across departments to support operational success.

Hours: 39 hours per week Rotating Fortnightly Shifts Monday to Thursday: 06:00am – 14:00pm (8 hours per day) Friday: 06:00am – 13:00pm (7 hours)

Paint Shop Team Leader employer: Apex Recruitment Services

Apex Recruitment Services is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment where Electrical Service Engineers can thrive through hands-on experience in both workshop and site settings. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring our team members are equipped with the latest skills in panel building and customer support. Located in the vibrant Warwick area, our company fosters a collaborative culture that values innovation and teamwork, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.

Apex Recruitment Services

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We think you need these skills to ace Paint Shop Team Leader

Leadership Skills
Manufacturing Experience
Wet Paint Application
Powder Coating
Automated Paint Processes
Paint Preparation Techniques
Quality Standards Knowledge