Simanchal Maharana

Paint Shop Supervisor with 8+ years of experience in automobile and industrial painting operations. Hands-on expertise in spray painting, surface preparation, primer and top-coat application, paint mixing ratios, quality inspection, production coordination, manpower supervision, paint consumption control and 5S. Experienced in working with production and quality teams to achieve daily targets, reduce rework and maintain consistent finish quality.

Paint Shop Supervisor at Sunbeam Generator Pvt. Ltd. (2025-01 – Present)

• Supervise daily paint shop operations, manpower allocation and production activities to meet planned targets.
• Monitor surface preparation, spray painting, primer and top-coat application for generator components and base frames.
• Control paint, thinner and hardener mixing ratios and monitor material consumption to reduce wastage.
• Inspect coating appearance, coverage, finish and defects; coordinate corrective action and rework when required.
• Maintain daily production and paint consumption records and coordinate with production and quality teams.
• Ensure 5S, housekeeping, PPE and safe handling practices are followed throughout the paint shop.

Associate Painter at Kobelco Construction Equipment India Pvt. Ltd. (2018-04 – 2024-12)

• Performed spray painting and coating operations on construction equipment components according to process requirements.
• Prepared surfaces through cleaning, sanding and other pre-painting activities to ensure proper coating adhesion.
• Applied primer and top coats while maintaining required process parameters and finish quality.
• Supported inspection, defect identification, rework and continuous improvement activities in the paint shop.
• Worked with team members to achieve production schedules while following safety and housekeeping standards.

ITI / AITT in Painter – Government ITI, Berhampur (2015-01 – 2017-12)

12th in CHSE – Polasara Science College, Polasara (2013-01 – 2015-12)

10th in BSE – Gopabandhu High School, Polasara (2013-12)