Assistant Manager - Piantshop

To supervise and control day-to-day paint shop operations for sheet metal components, ensuring production targets, coating quality, safety, manpower utilization, and delivery schedules are achieved efficiently.Key ResponsibilitiesSupervise complete paint shop operations for sheet metal components.Manage processes such as surface preparation, degreasing, phosphating, powder coating, liquid painting, curing, drying, and final inspection.Plan and allocate manpower according to production requirements and shift schedules.Monitor daily production plans and ensure timely completion of targets.Ensure proper paint/coating thickness, adhesion, colour, gloss, finish, and appearance as per customer specifications.Monitor and control paint booth, spray equipment, curing oven, air pressure, temperature, and process parameters.Ensure proper preparation and handling of components before painting.Monitor paint and chemical consumption and minimize process wastage.Coordinate with Quality, PPC, Maintenance, Stores, and Production teams for smooth operations.Identify and resolve defects such as peeling, orange peel, pinholes, sagging, runs, blisters, uneven coating, colour variation, and poor adhesion.Ensure first-piece and in-process inspections are carried out as per quality standards.Monitor rejection, rework, productivity, downtime, and process efficiency.Maintain required production, quality, paint consumption, and shift reports.Ensure proper handling, storage, and identification of paints, chemicals, and consumables.Implement 5S, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives.Ensure compliance with PPE, EHS, fire safety, chemical handling, and environmental requirements.Train and guide operators on painting processes, quality requirements, and safe working practices.Coordinate preventive maintenance and breakdown resolution of paint shop equipment.Ensure proper housekeeping and safe working conditions within the paint shop.Required SkillsStrong knowledge of powder coating and liquid painting processes.Knowledge of sheet metal surface preparation and pre-treatment processes.Good understanding of paint defects and troubleshooting methods.Knowledge of coating thickness measurement and basic paint quality inspection.Ability to read engineering drawings and customer specifications.Knowledge of paint booth, spray guns, curing ovens, compressors, and related equipment.Strong manpower and shop-floor management skills.Knowledge of 5S, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, and OEE.Good problem-solving and cross-functional coordination skills.Basic knowledge of SAP and production reporting is an advantage.QualificationDiploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Manufacturing, or a related engineering discipline.Experience8–12 years in Paint Shop / Surface Treatment operations, preferably in sheet metal fabrication or automotive/manufacturing industries.Immediate Joiners Prefered