Paint Shop Supervisor

Job Summary

The Paint Shop Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and managing all activities in the paint shop to ensure high quality of painted products, efficient workflow, adherence to safety & environmental norms, timely output, and minimal rework. The supervisor will lead a team of paint operators, helpers, and quality checkers, ensuring that painting processes meet company and client standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day operations of the paint shop (surface preparation, masking, priming, painting/coating, curing, inspection).
• Ensure that painting/coating work meets required quality standards (smoothness, uniformity, adherence, finish).
• Develop, implement and monitor standard operating procedures (SOPs) for painting processes.
• Maintain proper schedules to meet production deadlines and minimize bottlenecks.
• Monitor paint shop equipment (spray guns, booths, ovens, curing chambers, masking tools etc.), and coordinate with maintenance team for upkeep and repair.
• Manage inventory of paints, coatings, solvents, masking materials, consumables; ensure proper storage and usage to reduce waste.
• Train and guide paint shop staff (operators, helpers) in best practices, safety, proper handling of materials/equipment.
• Enforce safety, health, and environmental regulations: proper ventilation, protective gear, disposal of waste and solvents, prevention of hazards.
• Conduct regular inspections and quality audits; identify defects; take corrective actions and continuous improvements.
• Maintain documentation: production logs, quality reports, paint usage, defect reports, safety compliance records.
• Coordinate with production planning, quality control, and other departments to ensure smooth workflow and timely dispatch.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: B.Tech Chemical / Polymer or equivalent preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of experience supervising paint shops or similar areas in manufacturing, preferably in sports goods / plastics / coatings industry.
• Technical knowledge of different paint systems (e.g. powder coating, spray / liquid paint, primers, topcoats), surface preparation methods, curing techniques.
• Good understanding of safety & environmental norms related to paint shops (handling of chemicals, PPE usage, ventilation, disposal).
• Leadership skills: experience managing and motivating a team.
• Ability to read and interpret process specifications, work instructions, quality standards.
• Good problem-solving skills, attention to detail.
• Good communication skills (Hindi & English).

Working Conditions

• On-site work in paint shop environment (exposure to paints, odors, solvents).
• Use of PPE (masks, gloves, protective clothing).
• Standing / walking for long durations.
• Possible overtime during high production demands.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Health insurance or benefits as per company policy.
• Paid leave, etc.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Leave encashment
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Paint Shop: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person