About the Role:

SNPJ is a Tier-1 OEM supplier of precision components to the 2W/3W automotive industry. We are hiring a Production Supervisor to run shift operations on our liquid spray coating line, owning output, coating quality, and manpower on every shift.

Key Responsibilities:
Execute the shift production plan for liquid spray coating, curing, and related finishing operations
Control process parameters: paint viscosity, spray pressure, gun-to-part distance, booth conditions, and oven temperature and cure time
Ensure coating quality per specification: film thickness, adhesion, appearance, and finish consistency
Run first-piece approval and in-process checks as per the Control Plan before releasing each lot
Drive root cause analysis on coating defects (orange peel, runs, pinholes, dry spray, contamination, colour variation) and close corrective actions on time
Manage paint, thinner, and consumable usage; track consumption against plan and reduce wastage
Manage manpower allocation, attendance, and shift staffing
Coordinate with Quality and Maintenance for booth, oven, spray equipment, and instrument upkeep and calibration
Enforce safety compliance (PPE, ventilation,



solvent and chemical handling, fire safety) and 5S on the line
Maintain shift-end reporting: output vs. plan, rejection %, downtime log, and paint consumption
Follow process discipline as per IATF 16949 standards

Required Skills:
Hands-on supervision of a liquid spray coating line (manual spray painting, spray booths, curing ovens)
Knowledge of liquid paint systems, thinners, viscosity control, and curing parameters
Coating inspection methods: film thickness measurement, adhesion testing, visual standards
Defect analysis and corrective action in a coating setting
IATF 16949 / ISO exposure and control plan adherence
Shift and shop-floor manpower management
Awareness of solvent and paint safety norms

Education: Diploma/B.E. (Mechanical/Production/Chemical/Paint Technology) Experience: 5 - 8 years in liquid spray coating line supervision, preferably in automotive component manufacturing

Other Requirements:
Must be willing to work in rotational shifts, including night shifts
Hands-on shop-floor role

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