Powder coating /Paint shop manager

Role & responsibilities

We are looking for the Powder Coating and Paint Shop Manager who is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the paint and powder coating operations within the manufacturing facility. This role involves managing personnel, optimizing processes, ensuring quality standards are met, and maintaining a safe and compliant work environment for iron and steel products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Production Management:

  Develop and implement production schedules, monitor operations, and address bottlenecks to improve efficiency.

• Quality Control & Assurance:

  Ensure components meet quality standards and specifications, conduct quality checks, and analyze defects for continuous improvement.

• Process Oversight:

  Supervise the entire finishing process, including surface preparation, pre-treatment, coating application, and curing.

• Team Leadership & Training:

  Lead, train, and evaluate paint shop personnel, promoting a safe and collaborative environment.

• Equipment Maintenance:

  Coordinate maintenance for all paint shop equipment.

• Safety & Environmental Compliance:

  Enforce safety regulations, proper PPE usage, and compliance with environmental standards. Conduct safety audits.

• Inventory & Cost Control:

  Manage inventory of materials and supplies, control budgets, and implement improvements to reduce waste and costs.

• Documentation & Reporting:

  Maintain production records and reports, and use ERP systems for data entry and monitoring.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education:

  Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent experience is preferred.

• Experience:

  5-7 years of manufacturing experience with a focus on industrial paint and powder coating, including supervisory roles. Experience in the iron/steel industry is beneficial.

• Technical Skills:

  Knowledge of powder coating and paint application techniques, materials, equipment, surface treatment, pre-treatment, and curing processes.

• Problem-Solving:

  Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.