Spray Shop Supervisor
Location: Ipswich
The Role
We are looking for an experienced Spray Shop Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day running of the spray shop, ensuring high-quality finishing, efficient production, and on-time delivery. Working closely with the Spray Shop Manager, you will lead the team, maintain quality standards, and step into a supervisory role when required.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, spray and finish timber products to a high standard.
- Manage the spray shop team in the absence of the Spray Shop Manager.
- Allocate workloads and prioritise jobs to meet production schedules and delivery deadlines.
- Monitor quality control and ensure all products meet company standards.
- Lead daily team activities, providing guidance, coaching, and support.
- Maintain health & safety compliance, including RAMS, COSHH and workshop procedures.
- Liaise with production, workshop and management teams to ensure smooth workflow.
- Identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency and housekeeping.
- Attend production meetings and provide regular updates on department performance.
Skills & Experience
- Previous experience within a spray shop or timber finishing environment.
- Strong knowledge of wood finishing, stains, paints and spray techniques.
- Supervisory or team leadership experience.
- Ability to prioritise workloads and meet tight production deadlines.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Experience within a joinery or bespoke manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
Desirable
- COSHH certification.
- Face Fit Testing awareness.
- Spray finishing qualifications.
- Knowledge of spray equipment maintenance and filter changes.