Paint Group Lead - San Antonio, Texas

JCB North America•San Antonio, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for leading and coordinating Team Members’ activities to achieve business goals through focusing on continuous improvement and promoting a team-based culture. The position is responsible for overseeing the performance of the Paint Shop Department functions.

Requirements

Associate’s degree
8-years of Industrial powder paint experience
3- years of experience in a supervisory/team leader role
Ability to powder coat and understanding pre-treatment operations in a coating production system
Operation of wheel shotblast equipment
Tend and operate manual & automated powder reciprocators and management of colour changes
Proficient in the management of slinging & lifting tools and procedures
Appreciation in the use of chemical hazard assessment & handling
Proficient with Microsoft suite including Word, PowerPoint & Excel
Ensure TPM, pre‑use and daily checks are completed
Understanding and experience of an ERP system - SAP within a production environment
Understanding of the complexities of interacting with support functions in an organization
Effective time management and planning skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Articulate problem solutions to senior leaders
Investigate problems and listen to associates
Ability to motivate staff and deliver results
Ability to influence and manage change within the business
Promote creative problem solving and continuous improvement
Must wear Personal Protective Equipment as required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field
7- years of Paint/Operations experience in a manufacturing environment
5- years of experience in a supervisory/team leader role
OSHA-10, Fire Warden, First Aid preference

Responsibilities

Manage the daily allocation of work, managing staff and budgets
Develop and maintain visual management boards for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Costs, People and the Environment
Set and manage training programs to train new team members
Promote flexibility in the team
Ensure performance standards are met
Manage team and individual’s performance and attendance
Compile daily, weekly and monthly reports
Encourage involvement from all team members through daily meetings
Demonstrate active listening to ensure all team members and colleagues’ issues are understood
Take responsibility for the physical appearance and safety of the workplace
Enforce Health and Safety requirements and meet objectives
Operate and monitor a system of work that is safe to the Environment within permissible limits
Ensure all direct activities have a relevant Standard Operating Procedure
Actively pursue the elimination of waste through the application of continuous improvement tools and techniques
Liaise with suppliers on quality, delivery, performance, safety and cost