Manager - Production Paint Shop

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Paint Shop Manager to lead and manage paint shop operations, ensuring adherence to quality, productivity, cost, safety, and delivery targets. The role requires expertise in automotive painting processes, team management, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end Paint Shop operations, including pre-treatment, ED coating, powder coating, and liquid painting processes.
• Ensure achievement of production targets while maintaining quality standards and customer requirements.
• Monitor and improve key process parameters such as DFT, gloss, adhesion, corrosion resistance, and paint consumption.
• Drive process improvements, productivity enhancement, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and statutory requirements.
• Manage paint shop equipment, utility systems, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for quality concerns and process deviations.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams for smooth operations.
• Handle customer audits, internal audits, and quality system compliance requirements.
• Develop and mentor team members to build a high-performance culture.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Qualification: B.E./B.Tech/Diploma in Mechanical, Automobile, Production, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience: 10-15 years in Automotive/Auto Component Manufacturing with significant exposure to paint shop operations.
• Strong knowledge of ED Painting, Powder Coating, Liquid Painting, Surface Treatment, and Paint Process Controls.
• Experience in managing manpower, production planning, and quality systems.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, TPM, 5S, Kaizen, and problem-solving tools.

Key Skills

Paint Shop Management, ED Coating, Powder Coating, Liquid Painting, Surface Treatment, Automotive Manufacturing, TPM, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Quality Control, Production Planning, Root Cause Analysis, Team Management, Cost Optimization.