Due to the Company's ongoing success and growth, we have an exciting new position for a Powder Coating Supervisor. This role requires a team player with expert knowledge in all types of powder coating processes, who will help oversee the operational delivery, success and growth in this area of the business.
EXPERIENCE/ SKILLS
To have a background as an experienced Powder Coater, with extensive knowledge of coating many sizes of components in different powder colours / gloss levels and textures.
3+ years' experience, managing a shop floor team running multiple powder lines / departments, achieving company objectives.
Knowledge and understanding of IS0 9007:2015 or equivalent.
To have good people management skills with experience in actioning and maintaining company disciplinary and H&S requirements.
Ensure high levels of Housekeeping, working to 5S.
Able to work to the highest quality required for A1 automotive standards.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
Understand how equipment, from powder coating guns to ovens, operate.
Ability to simultaneously perform multiple tasks, meeting deadlines and responding positively to pressure.
Problem-solving attitude makes effective decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent attention to detail.
Able to train ALL operators on a line, from General Operatives, Sprayers and Inspectors.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
Responsible for the daily operational management of a Powder Coating Team.
Production and Labour planning, working closely with Account Managers.
Monitor production efficiency and able to produce performance KPI information.
Conduct briefings to the teams providing performance feedback and targets and objectives.
Attending and contributing to internal and external (customer) meetings.
Ensuring daily operation KPI's are met effectively and efficiently.
Able to identify areas of continuous improvement and deliver the relevant training.
Highlight to senior management any critical situations which could impact on production.
To be responsible for the day-to-day quality and production output of your team.
Escalate issues as and when they occur.
Support other teams in achieving company targets.
Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety regulation.
BENEFITS
Excellent work life balance
Company pension
Competitive salary
Company benefits/rewards scheme
ABOUT US
Frederick Cooper (Birmingham) Ltd is recognised as a service-driven, cost-effective and friendly, Wet Paint Spraying & Powder Coating Business. We finish components for a wide variety of Industries, covering Automotive (customers include Aston Martin, Bentley, Bugatti, JLR, McLaren, Rolls Royce amongst others), General Industrial, Engineering, Drinks (Dispense), and Medical and have a very strong reputation in all sectors.
We provide our customers with end-to-end bespoke finishing solutions, including component preparation, paint application and post application, finishing processes, which includes polishing and/or printing. Our teams are used to dealing with volumes of products, from 5 million parts per year down to one or two parts per day for high-end projects.
We have multiple coating lines, booths and wet spray rooms, meaning we can offer our customers an agile service, and react swiftly to last-minute fluctuations in scheduling and priorities.
Frederick Cooper is ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 accredited.
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: 25,000.00-35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
Birmingham B9 4TS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
5 years experience of managing a shop floor team running multiple lines
o Knowledge and understanding of IS0 9007:2015 or equivalent
Experience:
powder coating spraying: 5 years (required)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 24/03/2025
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