Paint Shop Manager

Summary/Objective:

The Paint Shop Manager directs the work of painters and assists with managing the painting operations and managing on- and off-site painting work orders in accordance with department procedures.

Duties/Responsibilities:

+ Wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when and where required. + Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions, and report any deficiency promptly to management team. + Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments. + Recommend or implement measures to motivate employees and to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, and/or efficiency. + Direct, coordinate, and monitor the activities of employees engaged in the paint department. + Read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs. + Requisition materials, supplies, equipment parts, or repair services. + Maintain operations data, such as cycle time, production, and cost records, and prepare management reports of production results. + Ensure inventory levels are adequate to meet production demands. + Supervise painters, which includes creating work schedules, assigning work orders and monitoring work quality. + Document repair operations and time tracking in accordance with company procedures. + Request parts and supplies; perform quotes or estimates of cost of repairs as necessary. + Comply with and enforce safety policies. + Perform field and shop maintenance on paint equipment according to work pending reports and assist with leading small crews on isolated jobs or satellite locations. + Properly maintain all TDS equipment to include service truck and trailer readiness, safety equipment, and tools. + Immediately report any safety violations and correct unsafe acts or conditions. + Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

+ Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English Knowledge of painting technologies, metal integrity. + Ability to instruct and train direct reports. + Ability to multitask in managing direct reports, and managing multiple projects simultaneously. + Knowledge of prep surfaces, environmental rules and ability to read a Material Safety Data Sheet. + Knowledge of shop equipment i.e. sprays guns, pumps, air compressors, paint cleaning supplies. + Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook.

Education and Experience:

Physical Requirements:

+ Must be able to work in extreme temperatures. + Must have adequate balance and ability to climb ladders and scaffolding. + Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times. + Must be able to distinguish among colors.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.