Paint Shop Leadman

Job Summary:

The Paint Shop Leadman in a manufacturing setting oversees painting operations, ensuring high-quality finishes, adherence to production schedules, and compliance with safety standards. This role involves supervising a team of painters and technicians, managing materials, and maintaining equipment to support efficient workflow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and Coordinate: Oversee daily painting operations, ensuring production goals and quality standards are met.


• Assign Tasks & Lead Team: Distribute work assignments, train employees, and monitor performance to ensure efficiency.


• Quality Control: Inspect surfaces before and after painting, ensuring proper application and adherence to specifications.


• Surface Preparation: Ensure materials are properly prepped, including sanding, priming, and masking, for optimal paint adhesion.


• Paint Application: Oversee the correct preparation and application of paints, coatings, and finishes according to manufacturer guidelines.


• Equipment Maintenance: Maintain powder coating guns, booths, and other painting equipment, ensuring proper function and minimizing downtime.


• Safety Compliance: Enforce OSHA and company safety protocols, ensuring the Proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used, and handling of hazardous materials.


• Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance finish quality.


• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of completed work and material usage.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Proven experience in industrial painting within a manufacturing environment.


• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.


• Knowledge of various painting techniques, materials, and equipment.


• Ability to read and complete work orders, and technical specifications.


• Understanding of safety regulations and hazardous material handling.


• Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.


• Physical ability to stand, bend, and lift heavy materials for extended periods.

Benefits Package:

• PTO


• Major medical coverage, Dental & Vision


• 401k contributions 


• Uniforms