Paint Supervisor

Paint Supervisor

Job Category: Operations Requisition Number: PAINT001568

Full-Time

Muskegon, MI 49442, USA

Description

Essential Duties

• Supervise the daily operations of the Paint & Body Department to ensure repairs are completed on time, within budget, and to established quality standards.
• Plan, prioritize, and assign work to technicians based on production schedules, workload, and department priorities.
• Monitor repair progress and adjust staffing or workflow as needed to meet customer commitments and production deadlines.
• Oversee vehicle body and paint repairs, including structural repairs, surface preparation, color matching, refinishing, and final quality inspections.
• Ensure all repairs comply with manufacturer repair procedures, OEM standards, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Perform final quality control inspections before vehicles are released to customers.
• Coach, train, and develop technicians through ongoing feedback, mentoring, and hands-on instruction.
• Conduct performance evaluations, address performance concerns, and support employee development and succession planning.
• Manage employee schedules, timecards, attendance, and time-off requests.
• Collaborate with the Production Manager and other departments to coordinate job scopes, production timelines, and resource allocation.
• Maintain inventory of paint and body materials, equipment, and supplies while minimizing waste and controlling costs.
• Ensure all shop equipment is properly maintained and that employees follow safe operating procedures.
• Promote and maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment that complies with company safety policies and OSHA requirements.
• Support recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and training of new team members.
• Attend manufacturer and technical training as required and ensure department certifications remain current.
• Assist with paint and body repairs as needed to support production demands.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

• Extensive experience in automotive body repair and refinishing, including structural repairs, color matching, and aluminum repair techniques.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience in a collision repair, fleet maintenance, or automotive paint and body environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle body repair methods, paint systems, materials, equipment, and OEM repair procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, motivate, and develop a team in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines.
• Experience coordinating workflow, assigning work, and managing production schedules.
• Commitment to quality workmanship, customer satisfaction, and continuous process improvement.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build positive working relationships across departments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience using shop management or production software is preferred.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

ADA Requirements:

• Bend, squat, climb, grasp, twist, reach, lift or otherwise move frequently for extended periods.
• Lift, move or otherwise transfer up to 50 lbs frequently, or more occasionally.
• Walk, stand, or otherwise move about continuously.
• Typically sits, grasp items and performs keyboarding for occasional operation of a computer.
• Exposure to typical machine shop physical hazards including chemicals which may require respiratory protection.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. MacQueen Equipment will reasonably accommodate the known disabilities of qualified disabled individuals.

MacQueen Equipment is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color or creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission dealing with discrimination, or any other protected class status. All candidates who receive a job offer must successfully pass both a criminal background check and a drug test before employment can be finalized.

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