Paint Operations Leader

Paint Operations Leader

Job Reference: WPOp Lead

Aerospace Glasgow, Glasgow £57000 - £60000 per annum Permanent

Our ideal candidate for Operations Leader will lead and actively participate in the coating and finishing of high‑specification technical components supplied to Tier 1 OEM customers. Accountable for daily paint operations, quality, safety, delivery, and continuous improvement within the paint function.

• Lead, supervise, and motivate a small paint operations team, remaining hands‑on in daily activities
• Plan and prioritise work to meet production schedules and customer delivery requirements
• Ensure paint processes are executed consistently to specification and documented standards

• Actively perform surface preparation, masking, coating, curing, and inspection activities as required
• Set up, operate, and maintain paint equipment, booths, and curing ovens
• 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 relevant industry and regulatory requirements

• Enforce safe working practices and ensure compliance with HSE requirements
• Manage COSHH, paint storage, waste handling, and environmental controls within the paint area

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, cost, and flow within paint operations
• Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives

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

• Experience working with Tier 1 OEM customers or within regulated manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience with audits and quality management systems

Formal qualification or certification in coating, surface finishing, or manufacturing supervision

Good communication and leadership skills

Assist in training and developing team members to improve capability and resilience

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