A company in the premium, design-led outdoor product manufacturing industry is seeking an experienced Spray Painting Department Manager to join its production team in Cape Town. This is a full-time, onsite position within an innovative and high-growth manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:

Plan and allocate daily tasks to meet production deadlines and optimise workflow and throughput.
Supervise the operation, maintenance, and calibration of spray guns, booths, mixing equipment, and drying ovens.
Monitor stock levels of paints, solvents, thinners, consumables, and personal protective equipment to prevent production downtime.
Track and optimise daily output, labour efficiency, line downtime, completed units, scrap rates, and labour hours.
Ensure accurate, real-time production data is recorded in the ERP system.
Balance shifts effectively and apply Lean and 5S principles to eliminate operational waste.
Inspect finished surfaces for defects, including runs, orange peel, and uneven thickness, ensuring compliance with strict quality specifications.
Oversee the mixing and thinning of chemical coatings to achieve the correct viscosity and accurate colour matches.
Diagnose and resolve coating or equipment failures to reduce rework and production delays.
Recruit, train, mentor, lead, and motivate spray painters and paint mixers.
Build and maintain a cross-training skills matrix to reduce bottlenecks.
Conduct performance reviews and promote a supportive and productive workshop culture.
Enforce the use of personal protective equipment and ensure hazardous waste is disposed of correctly.
Maintain accurate documentation relating to chemical usage, emissions, and safety audits.

Requirements:

Minimum 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
Experience in automotive, aerospace, heavy machinery, or high-end furniture manufacturing is highly preferred.
Must have an Engineering Diploma in Chemical or Industrial Engineering. Alternatively a surface coating qualification with more than 5 years proven record in similar role.
Industrial technical certification in surface coating technology or a trade test equivalent is a distinct advantage.
Strong leadership and conflict resolution abilities.
Excellent time management and organisational skills.
Sharp eye for colour variance and fine detail.
Kind, with high standards.
Ability to work in an industrial environment with exposure to chemical fumes, dust, and loud noise. Protective equipment will be provided.
Capability to stand, walk, and inspect equipment for extended periods.
Must be available to work onsite in Montague Gardens, Cape Town, for the majority of working hours.

Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.

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We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

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