Finishing Operations Lead: Drive Quality & On-Time Delivery

Newberry Tanks LLC; West Memphis (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Newberry Tanks & Equipment in West Memphis, AR seeks an experienced Finishing Operations Lead to drive daily execution in our finishing department. This hands-on role oversees blasting, painting, glassing, and final finishing, coordinating workflow to meet production schedules and delivery commitments.

You will provide technical leadership on surface prep, coating application, and paint quality, while coaching the team to maintain safety, quality, and accountability.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of leadership in manufacturing or industrial coatings.
• Strong painting and coating application experience.
• Ability to lead teams while remaining engaged in day-to-day operations.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support daily finishing operations, including blasting, painting, glassing, and final finishing.
• Coordinate work assignments to support production schedules and customer delivery commitments.
• Provide technical leadership for surface preparation, coating application, and paint quality standards.
• Coach and develop team members while reinforcing safety, quality, and accountability expectations.
• Monitor work in process, identify production bottlenecks, and help resolve issues impacting throughput or quality.
• Support training and cross-training initiatives to strengthen team capabilities across finishing operations.
• Serve as a key leadership resource and back-up to the Finishing Supervisor when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Safety awareness

Continuous improvement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Newberry Tanks & Equipment in West Memphis, AR seeks an experienced Finishing Operations Lead to drive daily execution in our finishing department. This hands-on role oversees blasting, painting, glassing, and final finishing, coordinating workflow to meet production schedules and delivery commitments.

You will provide technical leadership on surface prep, coating application, and paint quality, while coaching the team to maintain safety, quality, and accountability.