Paint Team Lead: Lean Production & Quality Champion

Kennedy Manufacturing Co.; Van Wert (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO & holidays

Competitive wages

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Culture & team events

Job summary

Cornwell Quality Tools is hiring a Paint Team Lead in an Employee-Owned environment. You will coordinate daily activities, support hourly team members, and maintain production schedules while promoting quality, safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include prioritizing work with supervision, enforcing procedures, reading blueprints, and training new staff to meet quality standards. Join a team focused on performance and growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; Associate degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years of experience in a similar role with Lean manufacturing knowledge.
• English reading, writing, and speaking proficiency.
• Strong integrity and alignment with company values.
• Blueprint reading and intermediate math, including percentages and conversions.
• Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills to lead others.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; Excel skills required.

Responsibilities

• Review production schedules and set priorities with the Supervisor.
• Monitor departmental targets and help ensure schedules are met.
• Reinforce work procedures and maintain efficient workflow.
• Read and interpret specifications and blueprints.
• Communicate policies to team members and ensure safety compliance.
• Recommend improvements to production methods and quality.
• Identify opportunities to improve conditions, equipment use, and efficiency.
• Support Lean initiatives and 5S for productivity and safety.
• Analyze and resolve work-related problems; assist teammates.
• Motivate associates and support department goals.
• Train new associates on safety, equipment operation, and quality.
• Prepare reports and documentation; monitor quality requirements.

Skills

Lean manufacturing principles

English communication

Interpersonal & coaching skills

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in Business Management preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Cornwell Quality Tools is hiring a Paint Team Lead in an Employee-Owned environment. You will coordinate daily activities, support hourly team members, and maintain production schedules while promoting quality, safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include prioritizing work with supervision, enforcing procedures, reading blueprints, and training new staff to meet quality standards. Join a team focused on performance and growth.