Paint Shop Manager Job San Antonio area,Texas USA,Manufacturing / Production

We are hiring an Automotive Plant PAINT SHOP MANAGER to oversee the day-to-day operations of paint shop operations and ensure high quality paint finishes. You will directly manage Supervisors, Team Leaders, Material Handlers, and Paint Mixers.

PAY: $80, annual

Requirements for the Plant Paint Shop Manager:

An Engineering degree or 10 years of directly relevant experience is required.

Possess strong leadership skills and high accountability.

Industry: Either Automotive or other high-volume manufacturers producing painted products.

Solid understanding of manufacturing plant processes. Willing to work on the shop floor.

Knowledge of TPS (Toyota Production System) and robotic operations.

Specific knowledge in plastics painting, solvents, and coatings.

Ability to manage programs and lead continuous improvement activities.

Able to run reports and make presentations to management.

Bilingual skills in English and Spanish are a plus.

Duties of the Plant Paint Shop Manager:

Plan, direct, and coordinate all operations of the paint department including productivity, quality, cost, and delivery.

Monitor paint quality and adherence to color specifications through regular quality checks. Identify quality issues and implement corrective actions to prevent re-occurrence.

Supervision of paint shop employees including hiring, training, delegating, motivating, evaluating, and managing employee relations. Foster a positive and collaborative work environment within the paint shop.

Manage escalated issues. Analyze concerns. Perform problem solving and resolution.

Ensure employees are adhering to systems (4M, 5S, FIFO, Kanban Pulling System, Stop-Call-Wait).

Ensure employees are organized, work spaces are clean, plant areas are orderly, safe, and productive to work in.

Set and manage the priorities of the paint shop schedule based on deadlines, new products, and current material availability.

On an ongoing basis lead and promote Kaizen activities.

Provide reporting. Analyze KPI’s and metrics. Meet with upper management to align goals with current company strategies.

Make suggestions for continuous improvement.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Manufacturing plant floor, protective equipment utilized, heavy traffic in some areas, work area may be noisy, working with chemicals and machinery. Standing for long periods of time.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Management

Industries

Manufacturing

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