Production Manager — Residential Painting (Summer Full-Time)

Lawn Plus Canada - Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A seasonal operations-focused company in Toronto is seeking an Operations & Production Intern for Summer 2026. This full-time role includes overseeing residential painting job sites, motivating a team, and ensuring quality customer care. No prior experience required as full training will be provided. An excellent opportunity to gain hands-on leadership and management experience, making it a valuable addition to your resume.

Benefits

Full training in leadership and operations

Weekly coaching

Fun work environment

Hands-on project management experience

Opportunity for return offers in future seasons

Qualifications

• Available full-time from May to August.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Interest in gaining leadership, operations, and management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations on residential painting job sites.
• Lead and motivate a team of 8–12 painters.
• Maintain productivity and jobsite organization.
• Ensure quality workmanship and client satisfaction.
• Track hours, materials, and job progress in real time.

Skills

Strong communicator

Organized

Problem-solving

Positive attitude

Leadership ability

Comfortable with physical tasks

Job description

Job Description — Operations & Production Intern (Summer, Full-Time)

Location: Forest Hill, Toronto, ON
Compensation: $20,000–$30,000 total summer earnings (hourly + performance bonuses)
Employment Type: Full-Time • Seasonal (May–August)
Department: Operations

About the Role

We are hiring a motivated, organized, and energetic individual to join our team as an Operations & Production Intern for the Summer 2026 season. This role is perfect for someone looking to gain real management experience, learn how to run job sites, lead crews, and deliver high-quality results for clients in the Forest Hill / Cedarvale / Eglinton community.

You will work directly with the Branch Manager to coordinate residential painting projects, manage a small team, ensure job quality, and create an excellent client experience.

No previous painting experience required — we provide full training.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee day-to-day operations on residential painting job sites

• Lead and motivate a team of 8–12 painters

• Maintain productivity, jobsite organization, and project timelines

• Ensure quality workmanship and a clean, professional jobsite

• Communicate with clients and uphold a high standard of customer care

• Track hours, materials, and job progress in real time

• Assist with setup, cleanup, and equipment management

• Work closely with the Branch Manager to reach weekly production targets

What We’re Looking For

• Strong communicator who enjoys working with people

• Organized, reliable, and responsible

• Takes initiative and solves problems effectively

• Positive attitude and ability to lead by example

• Comfortable working outdoors and doing physical tasks

• Interested in gaining leadership, operations, and management experience

• Available full-time from May to August

• Access to reliable transportation

What We Offer

• $20,000–$30,000 total summer earnings (hourly + bonuses based on performance)

• Full training in leadership, operations, and painting techniques

• Weekly coaching to help you develop professionally

• A fun, supportive, high-energy work environment

• Hands-on experience running real job sites

• An impressive addition to your resume (leadership, operations, client management)

• Opportunity for increased responsibility or return offers in future seasons

Why This Role Matters

You are the backbone of our production team. The work you do directly impacts:

• Client experience

• Jobsite culture

• Crew performance

• Overall success of our 2026 season

This role gives you experience that translates into project management, operations, leadership, and entrepreneurship — skills that stay with you long after the summer ends.