Paint Department Lead – Industrial Coatings

Panelmatic Inc.; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

401K plan

ESOP

PTO

Education reimbursement

Career growth

Job summary

Panelmatic, Inc. is seeking an experienced Paint Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day operations of the paint and finishing department. The supervisor will lead painters, coordinate workload, and ensure safety and quality in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong industrial painting knowledge, surface prep experience, and the ability to train and support a team while meeting project schedules and customer specifications.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial painting or manufacturing experience.
• Previous lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of industrial painting, surface preparation, and coating application.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and direct painters and paint department personnel.
• Assign and prioritize daily work based on production schedules and project requirements.
• Monitor productivity, quality, attendance and safety adherence.
• Provide hands-on guidance and support to paint personnel.
• Train employees on painting techniques, equipment operation, and Panelmatic standards.
• Assist with onboarding and training new paint department employees.
• Coach employees to support performance and development.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, safety and a positive environment.
• Communicate production priorities and project requirements to department personnel.
• Escalate concerns to Production Manager as needed.
• Oversee painting and finishing for custom control panels, enclosures, and fabricated components.
• Review drawings and work instructions to verify colors and finishes.
• Ensure surface preparation, masking, and proper coatings application.
• Monitor paint mixtures, viscosity, and coating thickness.
• Operate spray guns, pumps, and related equipment.
• Perform hands-on painting as needed to support production.
• Maintain proper ventilation and PPE usage.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Support compliance with environmental, safety and company requirements.

Skills

Industrial painting

Leadership

Safety compliance

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Spray painting equipment

Coating systems

Job description

Panelmatic, Inc. is seeking an experienced Paint Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day operations of the paint and finishing department. The supervisor will lead painters, coordinate workload, and ensure safety and quality in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong industrial painting knowledge, surface prep experience, and the ability to train and support a team while meeting project schedules and customer specifications.