Job Description Group Leader, Paint Shop

Position: Group Leader Paint Shop
Department: Manufacturing – Paint Shop
Location: Thoothukudi
Industry Preference: Automobile Manufacturing ( 4W)
Experience: 10 – 20 Years

Role Purpose

To lead Paint Shop production operations by ensuring achievement of production targets, quality standards, safety compliance, manpower productivity, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role is responsible for managing daily paint shop activities, driving process stability, cost optimization, and supporting new product introductions.

Key Responsibilities:

Production Operations

- Lead day-to-day Paint Shop operations for metal and plastic components.
- Ensure production targets are achieved in line with SQDCM (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Morale) objectives.
- Monitor process adherence and ensure compliance with standard operating procedures.
- Coordinate shift activities to maintain uninterrupted production flow.
- Drive productivity improvements and line balancing initiatives.

Quality Management

- Ensure paint quality standards, appearance requirements, and customer specifications are met.
- Monitor defects, rework, and DPU trends; implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Conduct root cause analysis using quality tools such as 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, PDCA, and FMEA.
- Support internal and external quality audits and ensure process compliance.
- Drive quality improvement projects and defect reduction initiatives.

People Management

- Manage and develop shop-floor Team Leaders.
- Conduct skill assessments, training, and competency development programs.




- Ensure manpower deployment optimization and workforce productivity.
- Foster a safe and positive work environment while maintaining discipline and engagement.

Process & Continuous Improvement

- Lead Kaizen, TPM, Cost Reduction, and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
- Identify and eliminate VA/NVA activities to improve operational efficiency.
- Drive consumable, utility, and paint material optimization projects.
- Support automation and process standardization initiatives.

Safety & Compliance

- Ensure compliance with EHS standards and paint shop safety requirements.
- Conduct regular safety audits, risk assessments, and corrective actions.
- Promote protected work practices and continuous safety awareness programs.
- Ensure adherence to IMS, ISO, and statutory requirements.

Project & Engineering Support

- Support new model introductions, trials, and SOP readiness activities.
- Coordinate process validation and production readiness for new products.
- Assist in equipment installation, commissioning, and process stabilization.
- Support paint shop automation systems and robot-related activities.

Required Technical Skills

- Strong knowledge of Paint Shop processes including Pretreatment, ED, Primer, Base Coat, Clear Coat, and Repair Processes.
- Understanding of paint application systems, paint quality parameters, and process controls.
- Knowledge of TPM, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
- Experience in manpower management and shop-floor supervision.
- Exposure to quality systems, audits, and problem-solving tools.
- Knowledge of paint shop automation and robotics will be an added advantage.

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