Paint Supervisor - 3rd shift

Flex-N-Gate; Illinois; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, prescription, vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays and vacation time

Job summary

A leading automotive parts manufacturer in Illinois is seeking a Paint Supervisor for the 3rd shift. This role is critical in supervising the paint department operations, ensuring that parts meet quality, safety, and production standards. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years of automotive painting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan, as well as opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in automotive painting, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Familiarity with OEM paint standards and procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, color codes, and safety data sheets.
• Basic computer skills for reporting and inventory management.
• Basic computer skills for reporting and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Supervise shop floor paint department employees.
• Ensure customer needs are met and quality standards maintained.
• Optimize production processes and quality control.
• Manage paint processes and tooling, including design, usage, repair, and maintenance.
• Monitor paint viscosity and adjust reduction with different solvents.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem Solving

Problem Solving

Accountability and Dependability

Ethics and Integrity

Analytical

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

Summary

The Paint Supervisor (3rd shift) is responsible for leading and overseeing all shop floor operations on the shift within the paint department, ensuring that parts are finished to quality, safety, and production standards. This role supervises a team of painters, preppers, and support staff, coordinating activities such as surface preparation, painting, curing, and final inspection. The Paint Supervisor ensures adherence to standard operating procedures, optimizes workflow, supervises materials and equipment, and supports continuous improvement initiatives.

Core Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Communication
• Energy and Stress
• Team Work
• Problem Solving
• Accountability and Dependability
• Ethics and Integrity
• Analytical

Job Duties

• Supervise shop floor paint department employees.
• Customer needs, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture, assembly and distribution of goods.
• Paint processes and tooling, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Paint viscosity in relationship to paint reduction with different types of reducing solvents.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in automotive painting, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Familiarity with OEM paint standards and procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, color codes, and safety data sheets.
• Leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills for reporting and inventory management.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time

“It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.”

“Lots of growth opportunity.”

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Not just a job—a great place to work!

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.