Powder Coating Plant Manager

Ashford Source: WhatJobs

£40,000 - £45,000 per annum

Experienced Powder Coating Manager required near Ashford. Lead a team of 12, oversee a busy spray plant, drive quality and efficiency, and take full ownership of departmental operations. £40,000-£45,000, excellent benefits, temp-to-perm opportunity.

Powder Coating Manager

Location: Outskirts of Ashford

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:30pm, plus every other Saturday 7:00am - 11:00am

Contract: Temporary to Permanent

Our client, a well-established manufacturing business, is seeking an experienced Powder Coating Manager to take full responsibility for a busy powder coating department.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader with experience within powder coating, spray painting, manufacturing, or an industrial environment. The successful candidate will have the autonomy to manage the department, lead the team, and drive operational excellence from day one.

The Role

You will oversee the day-to-day running of the powder coating plant, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and safety requirements are consistently achieved.

Key Responsibilities

Manage, motivate, and develop a team of approximately 12 employees
Oversee all powder coating plant operations
Ensure production efficiency and high-quality output
Manage ordering of chemicals, materials, and consumables
Monitor waste management processes, including hazardous waste disposal
Maintain compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards
Manage staff schedules, performance, and disciplinary matters
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance productivity and quality
Take ownership of departmental performance with minimal senior management oversight

What We're Looking For

Previous management or supervisory experience within manufacturing or industry
Powder coating, spray plant, or finishing experience would be highly advantageous
Knowledge of chemical handling and stock control processes
Experience managing waste disposal and regulatory compliance
Strong understanding of quality control and continuous improvement
Confident managing people, performance, and operational priorities
Highly-organised with strong leadership and decision-making skills
Ability to work independently and take full ownership of a department

Why Join Our Client?

Medicash scheme
BUPA insurance
Death in service cover
Company sick pay
Family-run and supportive culture
Company pension
Employee discount scheme
Free on-site parking
Long-term career opportunity with genuine responsibility

If you have the experience and leadership skills to successfully manage a powder coating operation and are looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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