Lead Industrial Paint Supervisor, 2nd Shift

STS Technical Services; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Technical Services in Milwaukee, WI is seeking an Industrial Paint Supervisor for the second shift to lead daily production activities, coordinate staff, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time painting operations. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will delegate tasks, monitor workflow, troubleshoot issues, train employees, and uphold equipment and material usage standards.

The ideal candidate has hands-on leadership, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to keep production

Qualifications

• Three to five years of manufacturing experience.
• Minimum of two years of supervisory experience.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work effectively and safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, procedure manuals, blueprints and job documentation.

Responsibilities

• Meet production goals with Production Manager.
• Coordinate daily activities across assigned production departments.
• Delegate job responsibilities to second‑shift personnel.
• Interpret specifications, blueprints and job orders for production employees.
• Plan and organize work assignments to meet production schedules.
• Maintain production workflow between employees and departments.
• Monitor production quality and make adjustments when necessary.
• Track changes to the production schedule and modify workflow accordingly.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production problems as they occur.
• Motivate team members to complete assignments accurately and on time.
• Ensure personnel are used effectively across assigned production areas.
• Train new production employees and support their development.
• Inspect production equipment to ensure it remains in proper working condition.
• Promote safe work practices throughout the shift.
• Monitor the use of raw materials and help reduce waste.
• Communicate schedules, changes and job‑related information across the organization.
• Inspect products and equipment for defects or malfunctions.
• Escalate quality, safety or production concerns when required

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Supervisory experience

Problem-solving

Team motivation

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Shift coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

STS Technical Services in Milwaukee, WI is seeking an Industrial Paint Supervisor for the second shift to lead daily production activities, coordinate staff, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time painting operations. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will delegate tasks, monitor workflow, troubleshoot issues, train employees, and uphold equipment and material usage standards.

The ideal candidate has hands-on leadership, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to keep production