Paint and Finish Supervisor

Aebi Schmidt USA; Litchfield (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Company Match

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO) Program

Paid Holidays

Reimbursement for Select Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Job summary

Aebi Schmidt USA is searching for a Paint and Finish Supervisor located in Litchfield, Minnesota. This role is crucial for overseeing paint operations, ensuring quality standards, and leading a team of technicians. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in a similar manufacturing role and 2+ years in a supervisory position. Benefits include a 401K plan, health, vision, and dental insurance, along with paid time off and holidays.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in wet paint or a similar manufacturing role.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to conduct inspections and audits.

Responsibilities

• Oversee paint and finish operations ensuring quality standards.
• Develop and track KPIs for team performance.
• Implement standard operating procedures for painting.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Experience with paint processes

Lean manufacturing techniques

Team leadership

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Job description

Scope of the Position

The Paint and Finish Supervisor is responsible for overseeing operations for Truck and Trailer Paint and the Trailer Finish departments. This role ensures that all activities are performed efficiently, meet quality standards, and adhere to safety regulations. The supervisor will lead a team of paint technicians, assemblers, and installers, and act as the on-site paint expert.

Essential Duties

• Supervise and lead paint and trailer finish teams, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.
• Develop, track, measure, and report daily KPIs to illustrate how team and department are performing to expectations.
• Oversee the entire painting process, ensuring high-quality finishes and adherence to production schedules.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the painting and finishing departments.
• Conduct regular inspections, tests, and audits of painted units and components to identify defects and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal environmental regulations regarding paint usage and disposal.
• Implement lean manufacturing techniques and other best practices to optimize the painting process.
• Collaborate with other departments such as production, quality control, and maintenance to ensure seamless operations.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to drive process improvements, leading to lower costs, waste reduction, and improved quality.
• Communicate effectively with upper management, providing regular updates on departmental performance and challenges.
• Cross-functionally schedule workload between both departments and communicate under and overages.
• Collaborate effectively with all paint-related suppliers to help ensure we are putting out the best possible product and are current and up to date with all methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of wet paint or a similar manufacturing role.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience preferred.

Benefits

• 401K with Company Match
• Health, Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Program
• Paid Holidays
• Reimbursement for Select Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Aebi Schmidt is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled