Paint Production Lead: Drive Safe, Efficient Coatings Ops

Falls of Neuse Management LLC; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Retirement Savings Plan

Life & Disability Insurance

Direct Deposit & biweekly payroll

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative environment

Job summary

OT Dynamics is seeking a Production Team Leader to coordinate daily production floor operations for paint and coatings products. This hands-on role assigns technicians, monitors batch progress, and enforces safety and quality procedures while collaborating with Production Management, Quality Control, and Maintenance to maintain flow.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED with 3+ years in coatings production, strong math and reading skills, and the ability to lift up to 65 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with three or more years of related experience and/or training.
• Detail-oriented, dependable, strong work ethic, demonstrated record of good job performance, consistent attendance, and high time on task.
• Good working knowledge of coatings production and/or paint manufacturing equipment, with the ability to troubleshoot production problems.
• Effective communication and training skills; successful training experience is a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 65 pounds, stand for extended periods, and perform frequent stooping and bending, with appropriate equipment and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Assign duties to production technicians based on the priority sheet and allocate personnel according to established standards.
• Maintain current production-floor priority and batch status; monitor work in progress and elevate delays or material constraints.
• Provide daily direction, coaching, and support to technicians; communicate production priorities and shift handoff information to supervision.
• Support production output and schedule attainment; identify avoidable delays, downtime, and workflow improvement opportunities.
• Assist technicians with machine setup, material handling, preventive maintenance tasks, and housekeeping as needed.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong work ethic

Reading and math skills

Effective communication

Ability to lift 65 pounds

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

OT Dynamics is seeking a Production Team Leader to coordinate daily production floor operations for paint and coatings products. This hands-on role assigns technicians, monitors batch progress, and enforces safety and quality procedures while collaborating with Production Management, Quality Control, and Maintenance to maintain flow.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED with 3+ years in coatings production, strong math and reading skills, and the ability to lift up to 65 pounds.