Paint and Finish Supervisor

IFA Rotorion•Summerville, SC

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for meeting departmental safety, quality, costs, and delivery goals. Objectives met through training, motivating and managing employees in a team oriented production environment where Lean Manufacturing Principles, 8D’s, and continuous improvement are the norm. Work involves a thorough understanding of plant operations, company policies, practices, and procedures and the ability to resolve conflicts/issues through collaborative team efforts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience
3-5 years of experience as a Supervisor in a manufacturing environment
Must be familiar with IATF 16949 and/or ISO14001 requirements
Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office computer software applications
Knowledge of Statistical Process Control
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization both oral and written
Strong analytical and problem solving ability
Excellent interpersonal skills to train motivate and lead employees
Must be able to work any shifts and/or flexible hours
High level of energy and enthusiasm
Strong desire to work in a team-oriented environment
Proven Supervision capabilities
Experience with high volume automotive supply requirements
Familiar with Tier I and/or Tier II automotive supplier specifications
SAP R/3 enterprise system

Responsibilities

Lead all personnel within Paint & Finish across all shifts.
Maintain full disciplinary responsibility, including coaching, documentation, and corrective actions.
Set clear expectations and hold team members and Team Leads accountable for performance and behavior.
Ensure proper shift-to-shift communication and alignment.
Enforce all safety standards, PPE requirements, and environmental regulations.
Drive a proactive safety culture through presence, audits, and immediate correction of unsafe behaviors.
Ensure safe handling of chemicals, coatings, and equipment.
Own daily operations of Paint & Finish, including offload, finishing processes, and packaging.
Ensure production targets are met in terms of output, efficiency, and schedule adherence.
Coordinate staffing and resources across shifts to maintain flow and avoid bottlenecks.
Escalate and remove constraints impacting production.
Ensure all products meet internal and customer quality standards.
Drive containment and corrective actions for any quality deviations.
Ensure proper staffing, training, and skill coverage across all shifts.
Drive productivity by eliminating idle time and ensuring effective use of labor.
Support development of Team Leads and operators through coaching and training validation.
Promote accountability and ownership at all levels.
Partner with Quality to maintain process control and compliance.
Identify and eliminate waste in processes, layout, and workflows.
Support and lead improvement initiatives related to efficiency, labor absorption, and throughput.
Ensure TPM, 5S, and standard work are sustained.
Act as the primary point of contact for Paint & Finish operations.
Coordinate with upstream and downstream areas to ensure smooth material flow.
Communicate performance, issues, and priorities clearly to leadership and the team.
Other job duties as assigned