Lead Painter & Process Mentor | 5am Start

The Toro Company; West Salem (OH); On-site; USD 69,982,000 - 94,641,000; Full time

Job summary

The Toro Company is seeking a Paint Lead in Ohio to oversee daily operations in the paint department, ensuring quality, efficiency and safety. This role combines hands-on spray painting with leadership, coordinating workflow and supporting shift handoffs to keep production on schedule.

You will mentor teammates, perform SAP transactions, troubleshoot equipment or process issues, and monitor finish quality while upholding our standards and safety policies across the plant.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior experience/training in automotive, industrial, or aircraft spray painting or auto body work required.
• Demonstrated proficiency with spray painting equipment and ability to apply high-quality finishes.
• Strong mechanical skills, including use of hand and repair tools.
• Proficiency with computers and ability to use SAP for inventory and routing.
• Previous experience in mentoring, training, or coordinating the work of others preferred.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard painting and finishing duties, including setting up equipment, operating spray painting equipment, maintaining/ cleaning paint lines, conducting finish quality checks, and completing SAP transactions.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on paint processes, troubleshooting issues with equipment, materials, or techniques.
• Provide day-to-day direction to team members, ensuring tasks are completed accurately, safely, and efficiently.
• Train and mentor employees on paint line processes, proper equipment use, and quality standards.
• Monitor productivity, quality, and safety within the department; escalating issues as appropriate.
• Coordinate workflow, including assigning tasks, supporting shift handoffs, and ensuring production schedules are met.
• Support cross-training across paint lines (A, B, and C) and finishing processes such as shot blast and special paint.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols, PPE usage, and hazardous material handling requirements.
• Partner with supervisors and management to provide feedback on employee performance, process improvements, and staffing needs.
• Act as a role model for attendance, overtime expectations, and adherence to company policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Spray painting

Mentoring/training

Communication

Problem-solving

Mechanical skills

Hand tools

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

The Toro Company is seeking a Paint Lead in Ohio to oversee daily operations in the paint department, ensuring quality, efficiency and safety. This role combines hands-on spray painting with leadership, coordinating workflow and supporting shift handoffs to keep production on schedule.

You will mentor teammates, perform SAP transactions, troubleshoot equipment or process issues, and monitor finish quality while upholding our standards and safety policies across the plant.