Polishing/Painting Foreman - Joinery

Key Responsibilities • Supervise and coordinate all spray painting activities within the paint shop. • Plan daily production targets based on the master production schedule. • Allocate manpower effectively to achieve daily and weekly production objectives. • Monitor work progress and ensure painting activities are completed within planned timelines. • Coordinate with the Production Planning team to prioritize urgent and critical project requirements. • Ensure finished products are delivered to the assembly or dispatch areas on schedule. • Supervise sanding, filling, putty application, edge preparation, and surface cleaning prior to painting. • Ensure surfaces are properly prepared before primer and finish coat applications. • Verify that all defects are rectified before moving items to the next finishing stage. • Ensure correct sanding sequences are followed between coating applications. • Supervise the application of primer, sealer, base coats, top coats, stains, clear coats, PU, polyester, acrylic, NC, and water-based finishes. • Ensure paint systems are applied according to approved specifications and manufacturers’ recommendations. • Monitor paint thickness, coverage, drying times, and curing processes. • Ensure consistency in color, sheen level, texture, and finish quality across production batches. • Coordinate color matching and sample approvals before mass production. • Inspect painted products for defects such as scratches, orange peel, pinholes, runs, sagging, bubbles, dust contamination, color variation, and gloss inconsistency. • Ensure all products meet approved samples, client expectations, and company quality standards. • Coordinate with the QA/QC team to resolve non-conformities and implement corrective actions. • Minimize rework by maintaining strict quality controls throughout the finishing process. • Monitor paint, thinner, hardener, catalyst, stain, lacquer, masking materials, abrasives, and consumable usage. • Ensure proper storage and handling of paints and hazardous materials. • Ensure spray guns, pumps, pressure pots, compressors, spray booths, and dust extraction systems are maintained in good working condition. • Report equipment breakdowns promptly and follow up on repairs. • Train employees on finishing techniques, equipment operation, safety practices, and quality requirements. • Ensure compliance with company HSE policies and paint shop safety procedures. Education • Diploma / Technical training in Carpentry, Joinery, or related trade preferred Core Competencies • Site Supervision & Team Leadership • Joinery Installation Expertise • Drawing Interpretation • Quality Control & Workmanship • Time Management & Productivity Monitoring • Problem Solving & Coordination