Paint Shop Lead & Process Optimization

JCB North America; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

JCB North America is seeking a Paint Shop Supervisor to lead the safe, efficient operation of the paint shop at the San Antonio facility. You will monitor systems, ensure process parameters are met, and drive continuous improvements in quality and productivity.

Responsibilities include leading equipment optimization, SPC implementation, SOP development, cross-functional collaboration, and training of technicians.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in a supervisory role.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen methodologies.
• 3+ years of experience in paint or surface finishing environments.
• Strong understanding of powder coating systems, shot blast operations, and chemical wash processes.
• Familiarity with environmental and safety regulations related to paint operations.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and optimise paint shop equipment including powder equipment, pre-treatment washers, shotblast machines and cure systems
• Verify and report on process parameters
• Support daily operations by troubleshooting equipment issues and coordinating with maintenance and production teams.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for paint defects, corrosion risks, and process deviations.
• Implement and manage Statistical Process Control (SPC) to monitor paint process stability, identify variation trends, and drive continuous quality improvements.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and work instructions for paint-related processes.
• Assist in capital project planning, including ROI justification, equipment specification, and vendor coordination.
• Support training and onboarding of paint technicians and operators.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to improve paint system performance and reduce waste.
• Identify trends and report effectively to senior leaders
• Perform qualitative inspection of daily samples within the paint shop output
• Complete daily risk assessment
• Accountable for paint shop emissions & utility performance
• Compile daily, weekly and monthly reports
• Develop and maintain visual management boards
• Take responsibility for the physical appearance and safety of the workplace,
• Enforce Health and Safety requirements and meet objectives
• Operate and monitor a system of work that is safe to the Environment within permissible limits
• Ensure all direct activities have a relevant Standard Operating Procedure
• Actively pursue the elimination of waste through the application of continuous improvement tools and techniques
• Liaise with suppliers on quality, delivery, performance, safety and cost
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Paint/surface finishing

Powder coating

Shot blast

Safety compliance

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field

Tools

CAD

Process simulation

Data analysis tools

Job description

JCB North America is seeking a Paint Shop Supervisor to lead the safe, efficient operation of the paint shop at the San Antonio facility. You will monitor systems, ensure process parameters are met, and drive continuous improvements in quality and productivity.

Responsibilities include leading equipment optimization, SPC implementation, SOP development, cross-functional collaboration, and training of technicians.