The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all paint shop activities, staff, quality standards, and workflow to ensure efficient production and high-quality finishing of trailers and related components. The role requires strong leadership, planning, quality control, and knowledge of industrial paint processes within a heavy engineering or manufacturing environment.Experience & Qualifications ±10 years experience in a heavy engineering or manufacturing environment. Previous experience in a paint shop management role within trailer manufacturing, steel fabrication, or similar industries. Commercial trailer industry experience will be highly advantageous. Knowledge of industrial paint systems, surface preparation, coatings, and finishing processes. Understanding of steel fabrication and welding processes advantageous. Relevant technical qualifications or certifications advantageous. Knowledge of SHEQ standards and workplace safety requirements. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings advantageous. Responsibilities Additional responsibilities may be added as required. Manage all paint shop activities and staff. Plan and coordinate daily production and paint schedules. Ensure all trailers and components are prepared and painted according to quality standards and specifications. Oversee surface preparation, sanding, masking, priming, and final coating processes. Monitor paint quality, thickness, finish quality, and curing processes. Ensure adherence to SHEQ policies and safety procedures. Minimize waste, rework, inefficiencies, and material losses. Manage paint stock, consumables, and small stores related to the paint department. Control and monitor equipment usage and maintenance. Capture and report daily production metrics and departmental performance. Liaise with production, fabrication, and other departments to ensure smooth workflow and on-time completion. Inspect completed work to ensure quality and customer standards are met. Identify operational problems and implement preventative and corrective actions. Report directly to the Production Manager. Qualities & Skills Excellent communication and leadership skills. Strong people management and staff supervision abilities. Good problem-solving and decision-making skills. Strong attention to detail and quality control. Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines. Results-driven and highly organized. Ability to build good working relationships across departments. Knowledge of industrial painting equipment and related processes. Proficient in MS Office advantageous. Strong understanding of manufacturing workflow and production environments.