Paint Supervisor (Industrial) in Londonderry County Borough

Paint Supervisor County Londonderry circa £50k Vickerstock are working in partnership with a leading engineering and manufacturing organisation on the appointment of a Paint Supervisor. Reporting into the Production Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the Paint Department, supervising a team and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, on time and to the required quality standards. The role will also involve organising workloads, supporting production planning and driving high standards across the department. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Paint Supervisor or Senior Painter with a background in heavy engineering or manufacturing to take the next step within a well-established production environment. In your new role: Manage the day-to-day operation of the Paint Department, planning and prioritising workloads to meet production schedules and delivery deadlines. Supervise, motivate and develop the Paint team, allocating work appropriately and supporting training and performance. Oversee surface preparation, painting and finishing activities to ensure compliance with customer specifications, quality standards and production requirements. Monitor workflow, job progress, paperwork, consumables and equipment, identifying potential delays and implementing solutions to minimise downtime and rework. Work closely with Production and Quality teams to address defects, investigate non-conformances and maintain high standards of workmanship. Promote a safe working environment, ensuring compliance with Health & Safety procedures, correct PPE usage, equipment safety and good housekeeping. What you will need to succeed: Minimum 5 years' painting experience, ideally within heavy engineering or industrial manufacturing, with at least 2 years' experience supervising or leading a team. Strong understanding of surface preparation, coating processes, quality control and customer specifications. Experience managing production workloads, meeting deadlines and maintaining efficient workflow within a manufacturing environment. Ability to read and interpret customer specifications, with strong leadership, organisational and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across Production, Quality and other operational teams. Your call to action: For a more detailed brief and a confidential conversation on how Vickerstock can help support you with your next move, get in touch with Paul Muir, on the Engineering Desk, today Skills: Industrial Paint Sprayer TPBN1_NI