Painting Supervisor (Yacht Industry)

The Painting Supervisor is responsible for supervising and coordinating all yacht painting and finishing activities, ensuring that painting works are completed safely, efficiently, and to the required quality, technical specifications, and yacht-industry standards .

The role involves managing painters and subcontractors, monitoring surface preparation and coating applications, controlling materials and equipment, and ensuring that projects are completed within the required schedule.

Supervise all yacht painting activities including:

Surface preparation

Fairing and sanding

Priming

Undercoating

Topcoat application

Varnishing and finishing

Touch-up and repair works

Ensure correct preparation of fiberglass, aluminium, steel, wood and other yacht surfaces.

Ensure correct application of marine paint systems according to manufacturer specifications.

Monitor mixing ratios, pot life, application thickness and curing times.

Ensure proper masking and protection of adjacent areas before painting.

Inspect surfaces before, during and after painting.

Supervise painters, polishers, preparation workers and subcontractors.

Allocate daily tasks and manpower according to project requirements.

Monitor attendance, productivity and work quality.

Train workers on proper painting techniques, equipment handling and safety procedures.

Ensure workers follow company procedures and work instructions.

Ensure painting works meet approved drawings, specifications and quality standards.

Identify defects such as:

Runs and sags

Orange peel

Pinholes

Blistering

Cracking

Poor adhesion

Uneven finish

Colour variation

Contamination

Coordinate rectification and rework when required.

Conduct inspections with QA/QC and client representatives where applicable.

Maintain records of inspections, coating applications and corrective actions.

Prepare daily and weekly work plans for the painting team.

Coordinate painting activities with lamination, carpentry, mechanical, electrical, interior and other yacht production teams .

Ensure painting activities do not interfere with other trades.

Monitor progress against project schedules and report delays immediately.

Ensure completion of work within agreed deadlines.

Monitor paint, primer, thinner, solvents, abrasives, masking materials and other consumables.

Ensure materials are stored and handled correctly.

Check product batch numbers, expiry dates and technical data sheets.

Ensure spray guns, pumps, compressors, sanding machines and other equipment are properly maintained.

Minimize material wastage.

Ensure strict compliance with HSE requirements during painting operations.

Ensure proper use of PPE, including respirators, protective clothing, gloves and safety equipment.

Monitor ventilation and environmental conditions in paint areas.

Ensure safe handling and storage of paints, solvents and hazardous materials.

Ensure compliance with fire-safety and confined-space requirements.

Immediately report unsafe conditions, incidents and environmental concerns.

Maintain daily production and manpower reports.

Record paint consumption and material usage.

Maintain coating application and inspection records.

Report production progress, quality issues, manpower requirements and delays to management.

Review technical specifications, paint manufacturers' recommendations and work instructions.