Paint Production Team Lead OT Dynamics

Falls of Neuse Management • Lynchburg, VA

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About The Position

The Production Team Leader coordinates and supports daily production floor operations to ensure safe, efficient, and consistent manufacturing of paint and coatings products. This hands-on role assigns technicians according to the production priority sheet, monitors productivity and batch progress, reinforces established safety and quality procedures, supports training, and communicates equipment or production issues to supervision. The Team Leader works with Production Management, Quality Control/Lab, and Maintenance to maintain production flow and meet established standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED with three or more years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Excellent reading and math skills.
• Detail-oriented and dependable, with a strong work ethic, demonstrated good job performance, consistent attendance, and high time on task.
• Good working knowledge of coatings production and/or paint manufacturing equipment, with the ability to troubleshoot production problems.
• Effective communication and training skills.
• Ability to lift up to 65 pounds, stand for extended periods, and frequently stoop and bend, using appropriate equipment and safe work practices.

Nice To Haves

• Successful training experience.

Responsibilities

• Assign production technicians according to the priority sheet and established staffing standards.
• Maintain production-floor priorities and batch status, monitor work in progress, and escalate delays or material constraints.
• Provide daily direction, coaching, and support to technicians; communicate priorities and shift handoff information to supervision.
• Support production output and schedule attainment, and identify avoidable delays, downtime, and workflow improvements.
• Assist with machine setup, material handling, preventive maintenance tasks, and housekeeping as needed.
• Reinforce approved manufacturing instructions and standard operating procedures, including material identification, batch sequencing, and accurate production records.
• Coordinate with Quality Control/Lab when process deviations, potential batch errors, or product concerns arise; do not independently authorize formulation changes or final product release.
• Observe and follow up to ensure standard practices and site safety rules are followed consistently.
• Reinforce required PPE, safe chemical handling, SDS access, spill-response procedures, and safe equipment operation according to company policy.
• Report Site Facility Rules violations and safety concerns to supervision, and promptly escalate unsafe conditions.
• Ensure technicians are trained and qualified for assigned tasks; identify training needs and support cross-training.
• Troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment within authorized limits and request immediate maintenance assistance when needed.
• Assign end-of-shift cleanup tasks, verify completion, and maintain orderly, clean work areas.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Direct deposit and biweekly payroll.
• Collaborative environment where employee input is valued.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED