Paint Shop Supervisor

Paint Shop Supervisor

Location:

Glasgow

Salary: £55k-£57k

Hours:

Monday to Friday - 37 hours per week

Start Date:

ASAP

Syntech Recruitment are working with a trusted client who are looking for a Paint Shop Supervisor to lead and actively participate in the coating and finishing of high-specification technical components supplied to Tier 1 OEM customers.

This is a hands‑on leadership role, with accountability for daily paint operations including quality, safety, delivery, and continuous improvement. You will lead a small team while remaining directly involved in paint and finishing activities on the shop floor.

• Lead, supervise, and motivate a small paint operations team, setting the standard through a hands‑on approach
• Plan and prioritise workloads to meet production schedules and customer delivery requirements
• Ensure paint processes are carried out consistently in line with specifications and documented standards

• Carry out surface preparation, masking, coating, curing, and inspection activities as required
• Set up, operate, and maintain paint equipment, spray booths, and curing ovens
• Identify and troubleshoot paint defects and process issues, implementing corrective actions

• Ensure all work meets internal quality standards and customer specifications expected by Tier 1 OEMs
• Maintain process control documentation, work instructions, and inspection records
• Support internal and external audits and ensure compliance with industry and regulatory requirements

• Identify and drive improvements in efficiency, quality, cost, and process flow
• Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
• Assist with training and development of team members to build capability and resilience

• Proven experience in a paint operations environment (industrial, aerospace, automotive, or similar high‑spec manufacturing)
• Strong hands‑on painting and surface finishing skills
• Previous experience leading or supervising a small production team
• Understanding of quality‑critical manufacturing and customer specifications
• High attention to detail with pride in workmanship
• Good communication and leadership skills

• Experience working with Tier 1 OEM customers or within regulated manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience supporting audits and quality management systems
• Formal qualification or certification in coating, surface finishing, or manufacturing supervision

• Leads from the front with a practical, hands‑on approach
• Calm, organised, and solutions‑focused
• High standards with a strong quality mindset
• Comfortable balancing people leadership with operational delivery
• Professional, discreet, and trustworthy

Syntech Recruitment Limited:
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