Paint Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Responsible for the daily supervision of all aspects of the paint process to ensure projects are in

accordance with required quality standards and in a cost-efficient manner. Train and mentor lead’s and employees to

maximize their painting and prepping skills and to advance career growth; monitor employee performance, track and

report on department quality and schedules employees work to meet production schedule

Project Delivery

1. Ensure that production is maintained in accordance with: time schedules, drawing specifications and quality

standards, employee safety and production goals, and also assist in maintaining a goal-oriented, safe, and

quality-conscious working environment

2. Direct supervision and monitoring of lead/ employee job performance to specified prints and documented

procedures

3. Look ahead on scheduling with input from Manufacturing Manager to best direct workforce priority jobs

4. Coordinate staffing with team leads and Manufacturing Manager for best utilization of employee resources

5. Discuss/review project performance with team leads and employees

6. Provide training and direction to team leads, painters, painter helpers; coach and make effective suggestions

and recommendations to improve employee performance and develop career paths

7. Provide leadership to leads and employees on Continuous Improvement initiatives

8. Ensure employees are fully trained in all aspects of their jobs and provide training where it is required to ensure

safety, quality, and production requirements are understood and that leads and new paint department team

demonstrate proficiency

Paint Process for both Shifts

1. Reviews project/paint requirements to verify conformance to specifications

2. Directs prep work and paint/equipment setup; Maintains paint booth and related equipment

3. Leads safety efforts in paint area; Enforces safety regulations; Reads, understands and follows all SDS

information for products being used in paint area

4. Recommends processes/procedures to improve painting methods and equipment utilization

5. Analyzes work/paint problems and elevates situation to the appropriate supervisor/manager

6. Initiates or suggests plans to improve and motivate workers to achieve work goals

7. Maintains attendance and paint production data

8. Confers with personnel in other work areas in order to coordinate activities in paint/production

9. Trains new painters assigned to the paint area to ensure safety, quality, and paint requirements are understood

and followed

10. Responsible for quantity and quality of painted work produced in paint area

Paint Preparation

1. Removes paint and finishes; prepares surfaces for application of paint, other finishes, or specialized surfaces,

coverings or coatings.

2. Finishes, patches and repairs surfaces as needed, including emergency repairs

3. Sand-blast items, components, buildings to be painted

4. Wash, clean all surfaces

5. Mask, prep, buildings, parts, skids

Paint

1. Identifies characteristics of surfaces to be coated and ensures proper preparation and application of coating

2. Mixes and matches paints, and other finishes; prepares materials and equipment used for a variety of

applications

3. Applies various coatings including epoxy’s, enamels, urethanes, paints, varnishes, stains lacquers to a variety of

surfaces using high volume, low pressure airless, and conventional paint equipment

4. Checks for quality during the course of a job to ensure coating is applied according to specifications and to

reduce re-work

Equipment/Safety

1. Operates a variety of power and hand tools and equipment, including applicators, sandblasting and pressure

washing equipment

2. Maintains painting equipment such as hoses, pumps, and pressure tanks, spray guns, paint booth, etc.

3. Wears appropriate personal protective equipment as indicated by the assignment. This may include head socks,

respirators, protective disposable suits, face shields, gloves and the like

Other Essential Duties

1. Maintains regular and consistent job attendance, shows up to work on time

2. Maintains, supports, and promotes a safe work environment while complying with all of IE’s safety rules,

policies, and procedures; Maintain clean work area at all times

3. Follows and complies with IE Core Values

4. Ability to work well with others across all levels of the company

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Two years’ experience as an industrial painter is preferred

• One year supervisory or lead experience

• One year training or education in painting at a recognized trade school or apprenticeship program preferred

• Knowledge of methods, materials, equipment, and safety procedures of the painting trade

• Proper work preparation and care of industrial painting equipment and apparatus

• Ability to determine painting needs and methods to meet them

• Read and implement painting blueprints/traveler plan specifications

• Use various painting equipment and apparatus

• Match paint colors and types

• Follow oral and written instructions

• Read, write, speak, and understand English

• Work at heights up to 40 feet

• Lift and move objects weighing up to 100 pounds

• Must be able to pass a pulmonary functions test

• Able to work efficiently and effectively in a team environment

• Follows IE’s safety standards and programs

Competency:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :

Analytical - Researches data to answer questions about standard operating procedures

Design - Demonstrates attention to detail

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner

Project Management - Completes projects on time and according to quality standards

Technical Skills - Shares knowledge and expertise with others

Internal/External Customer Service - Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

Interpersonal - Maintains confidentiality; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.

Team Work - Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and

interpret written technical drawings and specifications

Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others.

Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.

Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions

Cost Consciousness - Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.

Diversity - Promotes a harassment-free environment.

Ethics - Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Organizational Support - Completes tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values

Strategic Thinking - Adapts strategy to changing conditions.

Adaptability - Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when

absent.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions.

Initiative - Undertakes self-development activities.

Innovation - Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work.

Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.

Motivation - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.

Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks.

Professionalism - Follows through on commitments.

Quality - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.

Quantity - Meets productivity standards.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The

requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

High School diploma, GED or equivalent plus two years experience working as an industrial painter

One year training or education in painting at a recognized trade school or apprenticeship program preferred.

Language Ability:

Ability to read, interpret, understand and determine painting needs and the methods to meet them. Read and

implement painting blueprints/traveler plan specification. . Must be able to read, and understand production

reports, SDS related to product and all associate safety procedures. Must be able to establish productive and

effective communication ties and relationships with co-workers, supervisors, customers, and staff. Ability to read

and interpret documents, write routine reports and correspondence and understand basic math.

Math Ability:

Must be able to calculate figures and amounts such as paint quantities, paint thickness, dry time, Mil spec., etc.

Ability to apply concepts of basic mathematics such as multiplication, division, addition and subtraction.

Ability to understand and know company operation costs and production costs and production overrun costs.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to analyze and understand project specifications and documents and successfully resolve practical problems

and they may occur. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule

form.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have a basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook

word processing software

Certificates and Licenses:

Must have OSHA Forklift Certification

Must have OSHA rigging/sling safety Certification

Must be able to pass a pulmonary functions test and wear a respirator.

SSPC (Society for Protective Coatings) certification a plus.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Directly supervises paint department employees, and or temporary staffing employees in the paint department.

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work;

appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems

Safety:

Must comply with and follow all IE standards, programs, policies, and procedures as they apply to this position,

reports any unsafe condition immediately. Must operate and perform job duties in a safe manner. Must be able to

operate/work safely around machinery/moving equipment.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while

performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts

and risk of electrical shock.

The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully

perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and

occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.

Standing for extended periods of time.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception

and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands

to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or

hear. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk on concrete floors and uneven surfaces.

Work Schedule:

Must be able to work a 40 hour work week and additional time as required.