Paint Shop Supervisor

Morgan Olson; Tennessee; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, 401(k)

Company-paid life insurance

10 company-paid holidays

Vacation and personal time

Job summary

Morgan Olson in Tennessee seeks a Supervisor – Paint Department to lead surface preparation and application of paints on aluminum and steel, ensuring quality and on-time delivery to customers.

The role supervises spray painters, coordinates hourly staffing, and drives cost-reduction and process improvements while upholding safety policies and 5S standards within the department.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 5+ years of paint supervision experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of paint department processes and latest technologies.
• General knowledge of production control/scheduling systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate hourly staffing.
• Instruct, lead, and motivate hourly team members.
• Track and communicate production status.
• Follow and enforce OSHA and environmental regulations.
• Assist in process improvement activities.
• Manage the production 5S system within the department.
• Support and participate in PPS team efforts.
• Adhere to quality policy and customer-focused standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Paint supervision knowledge

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Production scheduling systems

Job description

Company Overview

Morgan Olson is the leading walk-in van body manufacturer in North America producing over 7,500 vehicles annually. Morgan Olson’s portfolio of customers serves a multitude of industries and delivery applications. The primary industry served by these iconic Morgan Olson Walk-in vans is parcel package pickup & delivery, along with textile rental, laundry services, baking and snack foods, newspaper delivery, service & utility vehicles, and mobile cuisine food trucks. Morgan Olson invests heavily in state‑of‑the‑art equipment and automation technologies to produce the safest and most efficient “last mile” home delivery work trucks on the market today.

Job Title

Supervisor – Paint Department

Job Description

Plan, organize, supervise, and perform journey-level surface preparation and application of paints on aluminum and steel surfaces to meet customer expectations regarding quality and on‑time delivery.

Essential Functions and Activities

• Work closely with industrial painting staff to ensure all quality standards are met in a timely manner.
• Provide optimum production output and quality by minimizing downtime and effectively directing spray painters and support staff.
• Prioritize and meet all changing deadlines and schedules.
• Track and communicate production status while recording problem information for further resolution and learning.
• Follow and enforce all OSHA, environmental compliance regulations, and company policies.
• Coordinate hourly staffing.
• Assist in process improvement activities.
• Implement cost‑reduction improvements for new and existing equipment/processes.
• Manage the production 5S system within the department.
• Instruct, lead, and motivate hourly team members.
• Support and participate in Morgan Olson’s PPS team efforts.
• Adhere to quality policy by exceeding customer expectations, being customer‑focused, and supporting continuous improvement activities.
• Adhere to safety policies and practices, maintaining behavioral safety 100% of the time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 5+ years of paint supervision experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of paint department processes and principles, including latest technologies.
• General knowledge of production control/scheduling systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k).
• Company‑paid life insurance.
• 10 company‑paid holidays.
• Vacation and personal time.

Equal Opportunity Employer