5+ years of experience in paint operations management or related field.
Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and environmental compliance.
Experience with continuous improvement methodologies, like Kaizen.
Proven leadership skills with experience in team development and motivation.
Ability to manage production schedules and resource allocation effectively.
Responsibilities
Lead and improve the production system to enhance performance metrics in paint operations.
Develop and implement initiatives supporting company goals related to paint operations.
Foster a continuous improvement culture by mentoring team members in problem-solving tools.
Enforce safety protocols and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Oversee training and development of staff to enhance competencies across paint operations.
Implement quality control processes to ensure product specifications are met consistently.
Coordinate production schedules and optimize workflows for maximum efficiency.
Benefits
Comprehensive health insurance plans including medical, dental, and vision.
Retirement savings plan with company match.
Opportunities for professional development and continuous training.
Paid time off and flexible scheduling options.
Employee engagement programs to promote workplace satisfaction.
Full Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities:
Team Leadership
Lead/improve the production system to support active improvements in SPQDC in the paint operations. Management for Daily Improvement (MDI)
Develop and lead initiatives to support the paint operations role in furthering the Businesses goals and objectives. Corp KPI's.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement by leading and mentoring the team on utilizing various CI tools to solve problems and reduce waste. (ex: Kaizen Events)
Motivate staff members to promote engagement at all levels within the department.
Safety and Environmental Compliance
Enforce safety protocols to protect workers and comply with OSHA and other regulatory standards.
Actively analyze safety and environmental risks in the paint operations and develop/work plans to mitigate.
Ensure proper storage, handling, and disposal of paints, chemicals, and hazardous materials complying with all regulatory standards.
People Management/Development
Oversee training/development, and lead paint department staff, including painters, technicians, pre-hang personnel, and material handlers to improve depth of competencies.
Set and monitor and evaluate goals and priorities for the paint team in alignment with company goals and objectives.
Quality Assurance
Implement and oversee quality control processes to ensure consistent finishes and compliance with specifications.
Monitor quality inspections on finished goods to ensure your team is detecting and addressing defects or inconsistencies.
Work closely with paint and chemical suppliers to maintain process control throughout the process.
Ensure all parts and products are painted to meet quality standards and customer specifications.
Production Management
Coordinate work schedules and allocate resources to meet production demands. Plan and execute paint operations in alignment with manufacturing schedules.
Optimize workflows to maximize efficiency and reduce downtime.
Work to improve part densities and throughput to increase capacities of the paint system.
Manage paint line tooling to ensure adequate inventories are available and tooling is in good repair to insure safe and efficient operation.
Review current and future demand / forecasts to ensure adequate paint capacities will be available to meet the needs of the organization.
Work closely with Human Resources, Supply Chain and Finance to recommend adding staff, equipment or farm out opportunities when extra capacity is needed.
Oversee department 6S standards to ensure you have a safe and efficient work environment.
Inventory and Cost Control
Monitor inventory levels of paint materials, coatings, and supplies to avoid shortages or overstocking.
Oversee the maintenance and repair of paint booths, sprayers, and related equipment to ensure reliable operation to optimize equipment uptime.
Evaluate and recommend new tools or technologies to enhance productivity.
Manage budgets, optimize material usage, and minimize waste.
