Paint Line Manager

Western Extrusions Corporation is a national leader in the production of high-quality extruded aluminum products. Headquartered in Carrollton, Texas, the company supports critical industries, including Class 8 trucks, electric vehicles, truck trailers, utility-scale solar power, electrical transmission, and commercial construction. Western Extrusions emphasizes a culture of learning and continuous improvement, supported by a strong employee and customer-focused philosophy. The organization is committed to delivering industry-leading capabilities, outstanding service, and excellent product quality.

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Paint Line Manager located in Carrollton, TX. The Paint Line Manager will oversee daily paint line operations, manage a team of employees, ensure adherence to quality control standards, and optimize production processes for efficiency. The role also includes responsibility for team training, operational analysis, and maintaining safety and compliance standards in the workplace.

• Responsible for promoting, supporting and enforcing the paint department elements of ISO 9001.
• Manage and ensure the efficient operation of the paint department
• Collaborate with paint supervisor to create daily production schedule
• Ensure specifications are met and quality painted parts are produced
• Implement the most cost-effective means of operation meeting safety, quality, and production requirements.
• Implement strategies for cost reduction, process improvement and on-time delivery.
• Direct root cause analysis to reduce or eliminate problems
• Project and monitor staffing needs so as not to delay production
• Oversee the training of employees on the processes of painting methods and operation of equipment
• Facilitate development of employees through coaching, leading, and training.
• Ensures safety standards are complied with and employees work in a safe manner.
• Maintain adherence to company policies, safety standards and good housekeeping practices
• Ensure machinery in the paint department is in optimal working order
• Ensure compliance with federal and local government agencies, including OSHA, FAA, DOT, HAZMAT, etc.
• Interface with other departments to resolve issues and strengthen relationships.
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Microsoft Office Suite knowledge
• Minimum 7 years of heavy manufacturing experience involving Industrial Painting Operation
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 elements and understanding of their applicability to the paint department
• Knowledge and operations of pre-treatment processes of the use of chromium and non-chromium chemicals, waste water treatment processes, collection of samples, and recordkeeping.
• Knowledge of Industrial Architectural Coatings and Horizontal Wet Spraying Painting Processes
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance:
  
  OSHA, TCEQ, EPA, FLSA, AAMA and applicable ASTM International Standards