Production Lead

Key Responsibilities

• Production & Scheduling
• Develop, implement, and maintain daily and weekly production schedules
• Lead the batch mixing process, ensuring output meets defined specifications
• Ensure color matches with our digital formula and sample database
• Operate and oversee mixing equipment and related machinery
• Color & Quality Control
• Use a color spectrometer to verify batch accuracy and ensure consistency
• Perform in-process inspections and final checks for color conformity
• Maintain and reference color database for every production run
• Enforce established quality assurance protocols throughout the floor
• Team Leadership & Safety
• Supervise, train, and support production personnel
• Foster a collaborative, accountable team environment
• Ensure safe operation of all production equipment and enforce safety protocols
• Operate and train team members on forklift equipment as needed
• Drive a forklift to transport materials as needed
• Operate production machinery safely and efficiently
• Ensure proper waste handling and general compliance with operational standards
• Equipment & Reporting
• Coordinate basic maintenance and repairs of production equipment
• Monitor inventory usage and assist in procurement coordination
• Communicate with leadership and other departments regarding production timelines and issues
• Maintain detailed production logs and use basic digital tools to report on outputs and metrics

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing (preferably in paint, coatings, or pigment-based production)
• Strong understanding of color-matching processes and use of color spectrometers
• Hands‑on experience with batch mixing or similar processes
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must obtain forklift training and certification within the first three months (paid and provided by Rubio Monocoat)
• Proficient in operating mixers and general production machinery
• Detail‑oriented with strong observational skills for quality and consistency
• Comfortable working both independently and as a team leader
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and email
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in a lab or R&D setting involving pigments or color work is a plus
• Familiarity with digital production tools or control software is a bonus

Job Type: Full‑time

Projected Total Compensation: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

• Must live within 40 minutes of the warehouse to maintain reliable attendance and arrive on time for scheduled shifts.

• Spicewood, TX 78669 (Required)

In person