Paint Business Unit Manager

Amerequip•Kiel, WI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Paint Business Unit Manager will lead and improve the production system to support active improvements in SPQDC (Safety, People, Quality, Delivery, Cost) in the paint operations. This role involves developing and leading initiatives to support the paint operations' role in furthering business goals and objectives, fostering a culture of continuous improvement by leading and mentoring the team on utilizing various CI tools to solve problems and reduce waste, and motivating staff members to promote engagement at all levels within the department. The manager will also be responsible for safety and environmental compliance, people management and development, quality assurance, production management, and inventory and cost control.

Requirements

Leadership skills
Experience with production systems
Knowledge of SPQDC principles
Experience with Management for Daily Improvement (MDI)
Ability to develop and lead initiatives
Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Kaizen Events)
Mentoring and team development skills
Knowledge of safety protocols and OSHA standards
Experience in risk analysis and mitigation for safety and environmental hazards
Understanding of proper storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous materials
Experience in training and development of staff
Ability to set, monitor, and evaluate goals
Experience with quality control processes
Knowledge of paint and chemical suppliers and process control
Experience in production planning and scheduling
Skills in workflow optimization and downtime reduction
Experience in managing paint line tooling
Ability to review demand/forecasts and ensure capacity
Experience in inventory management of materials and supplies
Experience in maintenance and repair of paint equipment
Budget management skills
Material usage optimization skills
Waste minimization skills

Nice To Haves

Experience working closely with Human Resources, Supply Chain and Finance
Experience overseeing department 6S standards

Responsibilities

Lead/improve the production system to support active improvements in SPQDC in the paint operations.
Develop and lead initiatives to support the paint operations role in furthering the Businesses goals and objectives.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement by leading and mentoring the team on utilizing various CI tools to solve problems and reduce waste.
Motivate staff members to promote engagement at all levels within the department.
Enforce safety protocols to protect workers and comply with OSHA and other regulatory standards.
Actively analyze safety and environmental risks in the paint operations and develop/work plans to mitigate.
Ensure proper storage, handling, and disposal of paints, chemicals, and hazardous materials complying with all regulatory standards.
Oversee training/development, and lead paint department staff, including painters, technicians, pre-hang personnel, and material handlers to improve depth of competencies.
Set and monitor and evaluate goals and priorities for the paint team in alignment with company goals and objectives.
Implement and oversee quality control processes to ensure consistent finishes and compliance with specifications.
Monitor quality inspections on finished goods to ensure your team is detecting and addressing defects or inconsistencies.
Work closely with paint and chemical suppliers to maintain process control throughout the process.
Ensure all parts and products are painted to meet quality standards and customer specifications.
Coordinate work schedules and allocate resources to meet production demands.
Plan and execute paint operations in alignment with manufacturing schedules.
Optimize workflows to maximize efficiency and reduce downtime.
Work to improve part densities and throughput to increase capacities of the paint system.
Manage paint line tooling to ensure adequate inventories are available and tooling is in good repair to insure safe and efficient operation.
Review current and future demand / forecasts to ensure adequate paint capacities will be available to meet the needs of the organization.
Work closely with Human Resources, Supply Chain and Finance to recommend adding staff, equipment or farm out opportunities when extra capacity is needed.
Oversee department 6S standards to ensure you have a safe and efficient work environment.
Monitor inventory levels of paint materials, coatings, and supplies to avoid shortages or overstocking.
Oversee the maintenance and repair of paint booths, sprayers, and related equipment to ensure reliable operation to optimize equipment uptime.
Evaluate and recommend new tools or technologies to enhance productivity.
Manage budgets, optimize material usage, and minimize waste.
Approve/Monitor spending.