Powder Coating Supervisor

Powder Coat Supervisor - Temp to perm opportunity We are recruiting for an experienced Powder Coating Supervisor to lead the late shift within a busy, quality-driven production environment. You'll oversee day-to-day operations of the powder coating area, ensuring output targets are met, finishes are consistent, and standards are maintained across health & safety, quality and process control. Shift: Monday to Friday, 1.00pm - 10.00pm (Late Shift) | 40 hours per week Key responsibilities: Shift leadership & production control Supervise and support a team of powder coating operatives, allocating labour and jobs to meet the shift plan. Run daily start-up/shift briefings and end-of-shift handovers; escalate constraints (labour, materials, quality, breakdowns). Monitor throughput, coordinate with adjacent departments (e.g., fabrication/assembly/dispatch/QA) to keep work flowing.Technical & process ownership (hands-on) Be hands-on when required: preparation (cleaning/degreasing/masking/hanging), spraying, oven cure and finishing to specification. Set and maintain parameters for spray application and curing (film thickness, colour match, cure time/temperature) and ensure adherence to SOPs. Troubleshoot coating defects (e.g., orange peel, poor adhesion, contamination, under/over cure) and implement corrective actions.Quality & compliance Lead routine in-process checks and final inspection; ensure non-conformance's are contained, recorded and resolved. Maintain accurate production/quality paperwork and traceability (jobs, batches, rework, rejects, checks). Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, COSHH, PPE, environmental controls and safe operation of booths/ovens and associated equipment.People management & training Coach, train and mentor team members (including new starters) on safe working, best-practice spray technique and quality expectations. Support performance standards (timekeeping, conduct, productivity, right-first-time) and provide feedback to management/recruitment as required.Skills & experience required: Proven powder coating experience in a production/manufacturing environment. Previous experience leading a shift / acting as lead hand / supervisor (formal or informal). Strong knowledge of prep, spraying, and oven curing. Confident with records and communication across teams. Reliable, high standards, and able to lead a late shift team. What the company offers: Consistent weekday late shift: 1.00pm-10.00pm, 40 hours/week. Stable temp-to-perm opportunity with a predictable schedule. Safe working environment with PPE provided