- Oversee daily operations of the automotive paint shop.
- Plan and schedule painting activities to meet production targets.
- Ensure proper surface preparation, painting, and finishing processes.
- Monitor paint booth operations, curing processes, and quality output.
- Quality Control
- Maintain high-quality paint finishes according to company standards.
- Inspect painted vehicles or components for defects such as runs, orange peel, dust, or color mismatch.
- Implement corrective actions to improve paint quality.
- Team Management
- Supervise painters, helpers, and technicians.
- Train staff on painting techniques, safety practices, and equipment use.
- Assign tasks and monitor performance.
- Inventory & Material Management
- Manage paint materials, thinners, primers, clear coats, and related supplies.
- Coordinate with procurement for ordering paint and consumables.
- Control paint consumption and minimize wastage.
- Equipment Maintenance
- Ensure proper maintenance of spray guns, paint booths, compressors, and dryingovens.
- Coordinate with maintenance teams for preventive maintenance.
- Safety & Compliance
- Ensure adherence to safety procedures and use of PPE.
- Maintain compliance with environmental and workplace safety regulations.
- Monitor ventilation systems and hazardous material handling.
- Process Improvement
- Implement current painting technologies and efficiency improvements.
- Reduce rework and improve productivity.
- Monitor KPIs like paint consumption, rework rate, and cycle time.
Required Skills:
- Automotive painting techniques (spray painting, electrostatic painting, powder coating)
- Paint booth and spray gun operation
- Quality inspection and defect analysis
- Team leadership and supervision
- Production planning
- Safety and environmental compliance
- Inventory and cost control