Paint Department Supervisor

Cascadia Windows & Doors; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in British Columbia seeks a Production Supervisor for its paint operations. The role involves managing quality, efficiency, and team leadership in an innovative environment focused on high-performance building products. Ideal candidates will have industrial painting experience and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Excellent benefits plan

100% company-paid extended benefits package after 3 months

RRSP program after 2 years

Continuous training and learning opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in industrial painting, with at least 1 year in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of paint systems, application methods, and safety regulations.
• Familiar with lean manufacturing principles and basic ERP or production software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage all painting activities to ensure quality and schedule adherence.
• Supervise, coach, and mentor the paint team staff.
• Enforce compliance with safety policies and conduct regular safety audits.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Organized

Detail-oriented

Conflict resolution

Team coordination

Job description

Company Overview

Cascadia Windows & Doors is an innovative, industry-leading manufacturer that creates beautifully designed fiberglass windows, doors, and cladding support systems. Included in some of the most exciting and award-winning construction projects across North America, Cascadia’s goal is to help revolutionize the energy efficiency of modern buildings and drive the adoption of high-performance building products.

Broad Objectives:

To lead paint operations with a focus on quality, efficiency, and safety while fostering team growth through mentorship and participation in leadership development programs.

Job Responsibilities:

Production Oversight

• Coordinate and manage all painting activities to ensure quality and schedule adherence.
• Monitor workflow to meet daily and weekly production goals.
• Allocate manpower effectively to optimize productivity.

Quality Control

• Ensure that paint finishes meet required specifications and visual standards.
• Conduct inspections and enforce corrective actions for defects or process deviations.
• Maintain proper records of inspections, reworks, and paint usage.

Team Leadership and Training

• Supervise, coach, and mentor the paint team staff.
• Schedule shifts, approve timecards, and manage attendance.
• Conduct performance evaluations and support employee development.

Health & Safety Compliance

• Enforce compliance with safety policies and hazardous materials handling (e.g., paints, thinners).
• Conduct regular safety audits and provide training on PPE and emergency procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment.

Process Improvement

• Identify bottlenecks or inefficiencies in painting processes and recommend improvements.
• Implement lean manufacturing or 5S initiatives in the paint department.
• Collaborate with other departments (production, maintenance, engineering) to improve outcomes.

Inventory & Equipment Management

• Monitor inventory of paints, coatings, and supplies to ensure availability without overstocking.
• Oversee maintenance and calibration of spray equipment, booths, and ventilation systems.

Qualifications and Skills:

· Effective communication skills

· Understanding of manufacturing, processing, and production

· 3–5 years of experience in industrial painting, with at least 1 year in a leadership role.

· Strong knowledge of paint systems, application methods, and safety regulations

· Proven leadership, team coordination, and conflict resolution skills.

· Ability to read technical drawings and follow paint specifications.

· Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of meeting production deadlines.

· Familiar with lean manufacturing principles and basic ERP or production software.

Salary and Benefits:

· Competitive salary based on experience.

· Excellent benefits plan.

· 100% company-paid extended benefits package after 3 months.

· RRSP program after 2 years.

· Continuous training and opportunities to learn with a knowledge-based company at the forefront of the green building movement.

About Cascadia Windows & Doors

Cascadia Windows & Doors is an innovative, industry leader, in manufacturing beautifully designed architectural fiberglass windows, doors, and cladding support systems. Included in some of the most exciting and award-winning construction projects across North America, Cascadia’s goal is to help revolutionize the energy efficiency of modern buildings and drive the adoption of high-performance building products.

Please send expressions of interest and resumes for this position to Samantha Sass, Human Resources Manager, at [e-mail].