Paint Team Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Paint Team Manager

Location: Roanoke, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Onsite

Position Summary

Our client is seeking an experienced Paint Team Manager to lead all paint operations within a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, productivity, and employee development while overseeing paint booth operations, surface preparation, paint application, color matching, paint mixing, coating performance, and final finish quality.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in commercial vehicle, truck, heavy equipment, fleet, or industrial painting and possess strong technical knowledge of industrial coating systems, paint chemistry, color formulation, and the preparation of aluminum and steel substrates. This leader will partner closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Safety teams to deliver high-quality finished products while driving operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and supervise all paint department personnel, including painters, prep technicians, and paint booth operators.
• Develop team members through coaching, training, and performance management.
• Establish daily production priorities and staffing plans to meet production schedules.
• Promote a culture centered on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct performance evaluations and support employee development initiatives.

Paint Operations

• Oversee all paint booth operations from surface preparation through final finish inspection.
• Serve as the technical expert for paint systems, coating processes, and industrial finishing techniques.
• Manage paint mixing, color matching, viscosity control, and material usage to ensure consistent quality while minimizing waste.
• Troubleshoot coating defects including:
  • Adhesion failures
  • Fisheyes
  • Orange peel
  • Runs and sags
  • Contamination
  • Blistering
  • Curing defects
• Ensure all painting processes comply with engineering specifications and coating manufacturer requirements.

Surface Preparation

• Oversee preparation of aluminum and steel components before painting.
• Ensure proper cleaning, sanding, grinding, masking, pretreatment, and primer application.
• Verify substrates meet coating requirements for adhesion, corrosion resistance, durability, and appearance.
• Develop and maintain standardized work instructions for all preparation and paint processes.

Quality Assurance

• Ensure all finished products meet customer and internal quality standards.
• Inspect painted components for:
  • Color consistency
  • Gloss
  • Film thickness
  • Coverage
  • Surface finish
  • Overall appearance
• Monitor paint process performance and implement corrective actions to reduce defects.
• Partner with Engineering and Quality teams to perform root cause analysis and prevent recurring issues.
• Maintain paint quality documentation and inspection records.

Production & Continuous Improvement

• Improve paint department efficiency, productivity, and throughput.
• Monitor labor utilization, production output, and paint material usage.
• Reduce paint waste, scrap, and rework through process improvements.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support production scheduling to ensure on-time customer deliveries.

Safety & Environmental Compliance

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and company safety standards.
• Enforce proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Oversee the safe handling, storage, and disposal of paints, solvents, and hazardous materials.
• Conduct routine safety observations and department audits.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable environmental regulations and permits.

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial truck, heavy equipment, fleet, automotive, or industrial painting operations.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing paint environment.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Industrial coating systems
  • Paint chemistry
  • Paint application methods
  • Color matching
  • Paint mixing
  • Paint system troubleshooting
• Experience preparing and painting aluminum and steel substrates.
• Working knowledge of:
  • Paint booths
  • Spray equipment
  • Mixing systems
  • Cure ovens
• Ability to read and interpret:
  • Engineering drawings
  • Specifications
  • Technical data sheets
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in commercial vehicle, truck body, heavy equipment, automotive, or industrial manufacturing.
• Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience.
• OSHA training or certification.
• Experience with:
  • 5S
  • Kaizen
  • Root Cause Analysis
• Paint manufacturer certifications or advanced coatings training.
• Experience using ERP or manufacturing systems.

Success Metrics

Success in this role will be measured by:

• First-pass paint quality
• Reduction in paint defects and rework
• On-time production performance
• Paint material utilization and waste reduction
• Department productivity
• Safety performance and incident prevention
• Employee training, development, and retention

Core Competencies

• Paint Department Leadership
• Team Development & Coaching
• Industrial Paint Systems
• Color Matching & Paint Mixing
• Aluminum & Steel Surface Preparation
• Paint Booth Operations
• Quality Assurance
• Lean Manufacturing
• Continuous Improvement
• Root Cause Analysis
• Manufacturing Operations
• OSHA & Environmental Compliance
• Production Planning
• Problem Solving

Why Apply?

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a growing manufacturing organization where you'll lead a skilled paint team, oversee advanced industrial coating operations, and play a key role in driving quality, safety, and operational performance. If you're a hands-on manufacturing leader with a passion for industrial finishing, team development, and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Roanoke, TX

Schedule: Onsite

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.