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:

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  • Ensures work areas are kept clean, enforces safety policies and assists other Cohen personnel when required.
  
  
  • 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:

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  • Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
  
  
  • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
  
  • Knowledge of painting technologies and 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 the ability to read a Material Safety Data Sheet.
  
  
  • Knowledge of shop equipment, including spray guns, pumps, air compressors, and paint cleaning supplies.
  
  
  • Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite, e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook.
  
  
  
  

Education and Experience:

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  • High school diploma or its equivalent
  
  
  • NACE L1 or NACE L2 preferred
  
  
  
  

Physical Requirements:

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  • Prolonged periods of standing and painting. 
  
  
  • 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 80 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.