Paint Line Lead - Team Coach & Process Optimizer

Metalcraft of Mayville; West Bend (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Metalcraft of Mayville is seeking a Paint Lead on the 1st shift to assist the Paint Supervisor in directing Paint Line Technicians and ensuring parts are racked correctly and schedules are followed.

The role includes coordinating with material handling and Production Control to prepare orders for assembly, providing input to maximize efficiency and on-time delivery, and supporting continuous improvement while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lead a team and coordinate with other departments.
• Knowledge of basic print reading and torque values.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Paint Technician Lead will assist the Supervisor in directing and assisting in the work activities of Paint Line Technicians.
• Work with the Paint Technicians to ensure the parts are racked correctly and schedule is being followed and on-time.
• Coordinate orders with material handling and work with Production Control to assure orders are ready for assembly.
• Provide input on schedule to ensure maximum efficiency and on time delivery is met.
• Keep informed of any changes and new procedures throughout the day to stay on schedule.
• Communicate information, assisting in resolving problems and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor all equipment, pre-treatment, conveyors, wastewater treatment, cure ovens and assist powder room coordinator with trouble shooting application equipment.
• Monitor all supplies within the department. Report shortages to the department supervisor.
• Must be familiar with all Company’s policies on quality in relationship to packaging.
• Assist with cost savings, continuous improvements and more efficient ways to run the paint operations.
• Follow all company rules, policies and regulations.
• Ensure compliance with corporate and plant safety standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team coordination

Print reading

Torque values

Basic computer skills

SAP experience

Forklift

Lean manufacturing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

Metalcraft of Mayville is seeking a Paint Lead on the 1st shift to assist the Paint Supervisor in directing Paint Line Technicians and ensuring parts are racked correctly and schedules are followed.

The role includes coordinating with material handling and Production Control to prepare orders for assembly, providing input to maximize efficiency and on-time delivery, and supporting continuous improvement while maintaining safety and quality standards.