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 Supwervisor 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 Key Responsibilities Operational Leadership * 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 Hands-On Paint Operations * 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 Quality & Compliance * 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 Continuous Improvement * 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 Skills & Experience Essential * 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 Desirable * 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 Personal Attributes * 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: We act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for temporary placements