Coatings Production Lead — On-Time, Top Quality

W3Global; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

W3Global seeks a Paint Production Manager in El Cajon, CA to oversee daily painting and surface preparation operations, ensuring coatings are applied safely, on schedule, and to high quality standards in line with NAVSEA, commercial, or project specifications.

This hands-on leadership role directs production activities, enforces safety and quality controls, and coordinates project scheduling while supporting a diverse team with strong technical guidance.

Qualifications

• Strong technical expertise in industrial coatings.
• Current paint inspector certification.
• Proven leadership in production or coatings management.
• Ability to maintain NAVSEA specifications and other industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise all paint production activities
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and quality standards
• Manage scheduling and timely completion of coating projects
• Oversee surface preparation and application processes
• Provide technical guidance and support to the team

Skills

Coatings expertise

Inspector cert

Bilingual EN/ES

Production leadership

NAVSEA compliance

Job description

W3Global seeks a Paint Production Manager in El Cajon, CA to oversee daily painting and surface preparation operations, ensuring coatings are applied safely, on schedule, and to high quality standards in line with NAVSEA, commercial, or project specifications.

This hands-on leadership role directs production activities, enforces safety and quality controls, and coordinates project scheduling while supporting a diverse team with strong technical guidance.