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

> D2M SERVICES · Marseille, France · Full-time · Posted 2026-07-24

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** PCH

## Description

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.

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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).

## Apply

[Apply at D2M SERVICES](https://apply.workable.com/d2mservices/j/75CB3CE432/apply)

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