Production Lead/Paint & Body (Firetrucks)

REV Group, Inc; Ephrata (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

REV Group, Inc in Ephrata is looking for a Paint Department Supervisor to manage daily production activities and improvements in safety, cost, and quality.

This role involves leading a team of over ten employees, ensuring compliance with safety practices, and driving process improvements. Candidates should have 3-5 years of automotive painting experience and a High School Diploma or GED. Strong leadership and communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience working with paint on automotives.
• Team Leader experience preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage Paint Department’s daily production activities.
• Assist supervisor in preparing training plans and performance reviews.
• Drive measurable improvements through training and direct involvement.

Skills

Team Leadership

Problem-Solving

Communication

Proficient in Word, Excel, Teams

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Paint guns

PPE specific to paint

Job description

Requisition ID: 27354

Spartan Emergency Response (Spartan ER) is a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of custom emergency response vehicles, cabs, and chassis. Driven by a commitment to quality and innovation, Spartan and its portfolio of brands Spartan Fire Apparatus and Chassis, Smeal Fire Apparatus, and Ladder Tower (LT) offer a broad range of apparatus to meet specific requirements and demands of the fire service industry. Spartan has a rich history in fire apparatus manufacturing with over 250 years of combined experience.

Spartan Emergency Response is part of Terex Corporation, a global designer and manufacturer of specialized vehicles and equipment, including fire and emergency vehicles, waste and recycling equipment, RV's, and machinery supporting construction, utilities, and infrastructure. With operations across the U.S. and globally, we are committed to safety, innovation, and quality while building products our customers depend on every day.

General Summary Of Position

This position is responsible for the Paint Department’s daily production activities and continuous improvement in areas of safety, cost, housekeeping, and people. It supports the day‑to‑day operations for the Paint area and will also be responsible for overseeing a minimum of ten (10) employees.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage hourly and daily needs for the process at hand. Allocate resources, manage process flow, and solve problems as required to ensure that objectives are met.
• Lead activities to resolve issues needing corrective action.
• Hazardous waste handling, labeling, storage and escalation procedures/processes.
• Assist supervisor in preparing training plans, performance reviews, workload balance and evaluations.
• Communicate effectively, respectfully and professionally both within Terex and externally to the customer.
• Complete quality checks on sand blasted and painted parts.
• Oversee the training of all employees in the department.
• Drive measurable improvements through training and direct involvement with people and processes.
• Initiate and implement process improvements in their area of responsibility.
• Familiarity with paint guns, pot guns, mixing paint, sanding, primer and PPE specific to paint.
• Demonstrate willingness and ability to pursue personal development through training and education.
• Provide regular feedback to employees regarding performance.
• Maintain good safety and housekeeping practices with paint products.
• Lead/Assist in the development, review, and updating of the Operator Instructions.
• Ensure that paperwork in each area is complete and accurate prior to moving to the next operation and workstation.
• Capable of on‑the‑job training which meets safety, quality and efficiency standards.
• Perform and/or complete basic administration tasks in the supervisor’s absence.
• Establish and run team meetings.
• Complete small special projects in a timely manner.
• Support, manage and ensure organizational policies and procedures.
• Ensure materials, paint readiness and production preparation activities are verified and communicated.
• Makes sound business decisions based on information and resources available.
• Ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Identifies and promotes opportunities for cross training within and between departments.
• Encourage and support all employees.
• Support and reinforce departmental safety expectations and 5S.
• Work overtime at short notice.
• Retain, apply and comfortable with giving instructions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3-5 years of experience working with paint on automotives.
• Team Leader experience preferred.
• Proficient computer skills – Word, Excel, Teams.
• Able to effectively communicate with employees to provide feedback and solve problems.
• Leadership and organizational skills.
• Willing and able to pursue personal development through training and education.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.

Terex Corporation is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran’s status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by law. Terex Corporation also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunities for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.

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