Paint&Lining Supervisor

Guardian-Rail,-LLC; Maumee (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Rail in Ohio seeks a Paint & Lining Supervisor to direct the paint and lining department, ensuring production goals, safety, and quality. You will manage daily operations, coordinate with management, and train staff.

The role requires strong knowledge of coatings, abrasive blast techniques, and equipment maintenance, with hands-on work in a heavy industrial setting. You will monitor costs and drive improvements across the facility.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• 3 to 6 years industrial experience.
• 1-3 years supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of coatings, blasting and testing processes.
• Ability to manage safety and sanitation regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations in the paint and lining department.
• Coordinate activities and resolve team member concerns.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and budget targets.
• Maintain equipment and plan maintenance.
• Read blueprints, job orders, and procedures.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Coatings

Blasting and testing

Safety compliance

Operations coordination

Budget management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Airless spray equipment

Plural component equipment

Abrasive blasting equipment

Job description

Summary DescriptionGuardian Rail is proud to operate one of the country’s leading freight rail services and transportation companies with a large network of freight and tank car repair facilities, a nationwide network of running repair agents, and a rail services division that operates short line railroads and contract switching and transloading sites.The Paint & Lining Supervisor is responsible for the direct supervision and coordination of activities for employees in the paint and lining department.Duties and ResponsibilitiesManage daily operations within the assigned unit and ensure production goals are metConfer with management or subordinates to resolve Team Member concerns and complaints.Enforce safety and sanitation regulations.Maintenance of airless spray and plural component equipmentTrain on abrasive blast techniquesMaintenance of blast equipmentVOC emission reporting/trackingMaintain personal protective equipment requirements and standards with overall management of large railcar paint facilityResponsible of ensuring staff implements and follows companywide initiatives, policies, and practicesEnsure work meets AAR requirements, quality standards and customer demandsKeeps department within budget and responsible for achieving targeted profit revenuesInspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.Recommend or implement measures to motivate employees and to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, or efficiency.Conduct employee training in equipment operations or work and safety procedures or assign employee training to experienced workers.Direct and coordinate the activities of department Team MembersRead and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs.Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.Requisition materials, supplies, equipment parts, or repair services.Observe work and monitor gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure that operators conform to production or processing standards.Interpret specifications, blueprints, job orders, and company policies and procedures for workers.Recommend or execute personnel actions, such as hiring, evaluations, and promotions.Maintain operations data, such as time, production, and cost records, and prepare management reports of production results.Calculate labor and equipment requirements and production specifications, using standard formulas#Indeed123QualificationsHigh school education or equivalent3 to 6 years industrial experience1-3 years previous supervisory experienceProduction and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective repair of rail cars.Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.Must have Experience with Coatings, Blasting and TestingPhysical Demands & Work EnvironmentThe physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, dry/arid, and dusty conditions. The environment requires working in close proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, in high and low precarious places, as well as in confined spaces.The work type is best described as heavy, hands-on mechanical work. Work is very physical, and without proper work planning can result in out of position pushing, pulling, and lifting. Proper body mechanics, positioning and lifting techniques can be very important. Employees are urged to seek help when needed with heavier tasks, and to use lifting equipment when and where necessary. The positioning of the work being performed can change very frequently.Various heavier air and electric powered tools such as car jacks, impact wrenches, and grinders are used daily. Work also requires frequent use of hand wrenches, hammers, chisels, socket wrenches, and ladders. Cutting torches are also used, with welding equipment used upon qualification of employee.Climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, smelling and visual acuity, with color and depth perceptionAbility to work in a confined spaceRequired to use personal protective equipment as environmental conditions dictate