GERMANY BASED OR ATLEAST WITH C1 B2 LEVEL Painting Department Manager Company Overview Industry: Automotive supplier (Tier-1/2) HQ & Locations: HQ Weienburg, DE; production sites in Solingen (3), Weienburg, Toccoa (USA), Subotica (Serbia), Mexico (exact location not specified) Founded / Size: 900 employees worldwide ( 280 in Solingen temporary staff) Core Business: Design & production of plastic interior & exterior components for automobiles Key Values: Strong cross-department cohesion, low turnover, family-like atmosphere Culture & Work Environment: Collaborative, hands-on production setting, German spoken on shop floor Unique Selling Points: Stable employer with growth prospects, modern paint facilities, structured training, employee discounts, JobRad, pension scheme after 6 months Role Overview Job Title: Leiter Lackiererei (m/w/d) Department / Team: Paint Shop / Production Team Size: 18 paint-shop employees No. of Vacancies: 1 Location & Working Model Primary Location: Solingen, Germany Remote / Hybrid / On-Site Policy: 100 % on-site (shift work) Travel Requirements: None; occasional visits to other plants possible Key Responsibilities Securing and maintaining the painting process Carrying out color changes as well as adjusting, approving, and monitoring the painting processes Monitoring the supply of parts and empty containers (painting plant, control station, and pad printing) Training workers at the painting plant and control station Documenting quantities, process approval, and keeping the shift log Responsible for the procedure in the event of technical problems and deviations from normal production, setting priorities using Jidoka if necessary Carrying out maintenance in the paint shop according to the maintenance schedule (daily, weekly, monthly) Checking components and expired paints Monitoring compliance with order and cleanliness Ideal Candidate Profile Must-Haves: Certified Meister / Techniker in industrial or vehicle painting 2 years leadership experience in an industrial paint shop Solid industrial coating know-how (automotive preferred) Proficient MS Office skills German language B2 C1 Willingness for shift work (late/night) Nice-to-Haves: Additional languages (e.g., English, Serbian, Spanish) Knowledge of automotive quality systems & audits Strong technical understanding of paint-line equipment, maintenance & troubleshooting Dealbreakers / Red Flags: Background limited to machine/plant operation without painting expertise Lacking supervisory experience Unrealistic salary expectations above stated range Personality Traits: Highly reliable, ownership-driven, hands-on mentality Strong sense of responsibility & quality awareness Motivated, precise, structured communicator Experience & Education Experience: Several years in industrial painting plus 2 years team leadership Education: Completed vocational training as industrial/vehicle painter Meister/Techniker certificate Specific Tools/Technologies: Paint-shop machinery & process controls, MS Office Compensation Base Salary Range: 40,000 - 44,000 Variable/Bonus: 50 % of one gross monthly salary as holiday pay; additional profit-sharing possible Contract Details Contract Type: Permanent (unbefristet) Working Hours: 40 h/week shift system (late & night) Vacation Days: 30 Probation Period: 6 months Perks Performance-aligned pay package Company pension scheme after 6 months Employee discount portal (Corporate Benefits) JobRad bicycle leasing Individual training & development opportunities Supportive, experienced team and low-turnover environment Relevant Job Titles: Paint Shop Manager, Leiter Lackierung, Produktionsmeister Lackiererei, Paint Line Supervisor, Industrielackierer Meister, Lackiererei Teamleiter Boolean Search Suggestion: ("Leiter Lackiererei" OR "Paint Shop Manager" OR "Lackiermeister" OR "Produktionsmeister Lackierung") AND (Automobil* OR Industrie*) AND (Fhrung* OR Teamleiter*) Pitch Ideas for Candidate Outreach: Highlight leadership of a modern 18-person paint line, stable family-like culture with low turnover, competitive hourly wage bonuses, strong autonomy in process optimisation, and growth within a global automotive group KPIs & Success Metrics Paint defect / rework rate reduction OEE & throughput targets met per shift Adherence to maintenance schedule (no unplanned downtime) Team skill development & retention Successful audits / quality approvals CONTACT ME WITH YUR CV WA 91 9922468501