Paint Production Supervisor

Vertiv; Pelzer (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a Coatings Supervisor at our Pelzer, SC facility to lead a coatings team in application, inspection, materials control, and QA. You will manage up to 60+ personnel, drive safety practices, and mentor staff to meet production targets.

You will coordinate coating activities, ensure compliance with customer specs, and maintain documentation while collaborating with engineering and quality teams to improve processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years in industrial coatings with leadership or lead technician responsibilities preferred.
• CIP Certification through AMPP is required.
• Strong technical knowledge of industrial coatings, surface preparation, and application methods.
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications, drawings, and coating standards.
• Leadership skills to direct, train, and support team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example in the coatings department, performing hands-on coating preparation and application as needed.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for coatings, providing guidance on materials, processes, and best practices.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee daily coatings activities to meet project deadlines.
• Manage coatings materials and supplies, ensuring proper storage, handling, and staging for production.
• Inspect surface preparation and coating application to verify compliance with quality standards and customer specifications.
• Provide training and mentoring to team members in coating techniques, safety practices, and quality expectations.
• Set up and maintain equipment required for coatings work (spray systems, booths, PPE, etc.).
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production management to address coating-related issues or requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation of coating processes, inspections, and compliance records.
• Enforce safety protocols and promote a safe work environment in accordance with OSHA and company standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance coating performance.

Skills

Leadership

Coatings knowledge

Read technical specs

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training in coatings

Tools

Spray equipment

Material handling

Job description

Brief Job Description:

The Coatings Supervisor oversees the coatings department within Vertiv Fabrication Structures/Modular construction operations at our Pelzer, SC location. This is a hands-on leadership role, responsible for all aspects of coating application, inspection, materials management, quality assurance, and team training. The Coatings Supervisor ensures that all coating work is executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with project requirements and production schedules.

You will be responsible for the unit management of all aspects of up to 60+ personnel under the general supervision of the Production Manager. It will be your responsibility to manage, improve performance and motivate staff at your disposal efficiently to achieve the various objectives and goals of the business. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a good understanding of operational performance metrics (KPIs) and analysis, and some experience in commercial awareness are required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead by example in the coatings department, performing hands-on coating preparation and application as needed.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for coatings, providing guidance on materials, processes, and best practices.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee daily coatings activities to meet project deadlines.
• Manage coatings materials and supplies, ensuring proper storage, handling, and staging for production.
• Inspect surface preparation and coating application to verify compliance with quality standards and customer specifications.
• Provide training and mentoring to team members in coating techniques, safety practices, and quality expectations.
• Set up and maintain equipment required for coatings work (spray systems, booths, PPE, etc.).
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production management to address coating-related issues or requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation of coating processes, inspections, and compliance records.
• Enforce safety protocols and promote a safe work environment in accordance with OSHA and company standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance coating performance.

Qualifications

• CIP Certification through AMPP (required).
• Strong technical knowledge of industrial coatings, surface preparation, and application methods.
• Hands-on experience with coating systems, spray equipment, and material handling.
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications, drawings, and coating standards.
• Understanding of quality assurance processes, inspection methods, and documentation requirements.
• Familiarity with safety standards and environmental regulations related to coatings.
• Leadership skills with the ability to direct, train, and support team members in a working-lead capacity.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional technical training in coatings or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in industrial coatings, with leadership or lead technician responsibilities preferred.
• Experience in construction, modular construction, or manufacturing environments strongly preferred.
• Bi-lingual a plus

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in various positions (standing, bending, overhead).
• Comfortable working in a non climate controlled fabrication shop environment with exposure to heat, cold noise, and fumes.

Required / Minimum Qualifications

• Have a minimum of 3 years' experience in a supervisory position.

Additional / Preferred Qualifications

• Proven track record of providing leadership to achieve production targets.
• Experience in setting up high-volume production lines.
• Physical & Environmental Requirements: (To be used majorly for manufacturing jobs.)
• None
• Time Travel Needed:
• None

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS : Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• High-Performance Culture- Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

VERTIV BEHAVIORS

• Own it
• Act with urgency
• Foster a customer-first mindset
• Think big and execute
• Lead by example
• Drive continuous improvement
• Learn and seek out development
• Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers' vital applications to run continuously perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today's data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.