Painting Supervisor ( F/H) - PC-d2m-404

d2m Services is recruiting, on behalf of a leading shipyard specialized in the repair, maintenance and conversion of large commercial and naval vessels, a Painting Supervisor to strengthen its Project Delivery team.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Work Preparation

• Prepare and develop detailed painting work schedules in line with the overall project plan.
• Define the painting work scope, including surface preparation, coating application and work sequencing.
• Estimate manpower, equipment and material requirements for painting activities.
• Ensure painting operations are properly planned to meet project milestones and dry-docking schedules.

Site Supervision & Subcontractor Management

• Support the Project Team throughout the execution phase.
• Supervise and coordinate painting subcontractors, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, quality standards and project deadlines.
• Coordinate painting activities with the Project Team, production departments and the Vessel Manager.
• Optimize work sequences, schedules and resource utilization for painting operations.
• Participate in daily production meetings and technical coordination meetings with internal teams and the Owner's representatives.
• Ensure the final quality and acceptance of all painting and coating works.

Paint Inventory Management

• Manage the Owner's paint inventory throughout the project.
• Support the Logistics Department with paint deliveries, storage and inventory control.
• Monitor paint consumption and ensure materials remain available throughout the execution phase.

QHSE Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with the company's Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (QHSE) procedures.
• Promote safe working practices during all painting operations.
• Act as the shipyard's focal point for all painting-related activities during the project.

Detailed Responsibilities

• Receive and verify paint deliveries
• Assist the Logistics Department with inventory management and paint stock control.
• Monitor paint inventory throughout the project.
• Supervise the daily activities of painting subcontractors.
• Prepare detailed schedules for surface preparation and coating application.
• Coordinate daily with the Project Team and Vessel Manager.
• Monitor work quality and validate completed painting activities.
• Participate in technical and progress meetings with the Project Team and the Owner's representatives.
• Optimize schedules, productivity and costs related to painting activities.
• Ensure strict compliance with the shipyard's Health, Safety and Environmental procedures.

Requirements

Education & Technical Knowledge

• Engineering degree or technical qualification in Materials, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or an equivalent discipline.
• Good knowledge of marine or industrial painting and protective coating systems.
• Sound understanding of surface preparation methods and coating application techniques.
• Ability to read technical specifications, drawings and work procedures.

Professional Experience & Skills

• 5 to 10 years of experience in a similar supervisory role within a shipyard, ship repair environment or heavy industry.
• Experience supervising painting subcontractors and coordinating site activities.
• Strong planning, organization and operational coordination skills.
• Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong commitment to quality, safety and project deadlines.
• Good communication skills with the ability to work effectively with project teams, production departments, subcontractors and Owners' representatives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; knowledge of project planning tools is an advantage.
• Good command of English is desirable

Benefits

6 to 8-month contract assignment before joining the shipyard on a permanent contract (CDI).