Paint Shop Lead

Cooper Steel•Shelbyville, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Paint Shop Lead supports Cooper Steel’s goals, values, and philosophy by demonstrating excellence, quality service, commitment, and accountability. As a member of the team, the role also requires communication, teamwork, job knowledge, and leadership. The lead oversees a team and ensures materials are processed and ready for painting and loading in the correct sequence to meet delivery deadlines. The role promotes Cooper Steel’s priorities of safety, quality, and production, and includes training and guiding painters, operators, and loaders.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
3–5 years of prior experience in a related field.
Strong functional and technical skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of individuals.
Good judgment and strong attention to detail.
Ability to work effectively with others.
Flexibility in hours worked and willingness to work overtime.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the position, including standing, stooping, bending, twisting, lifting, pulling, reaching, and using hands for gripping and grasping; lifting up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities are required.

Responsibilities

Promote a strong quality culture and maintain the company’s priorities of safety, quality, and production.
Interpret blueprints to paint structural steel.
Maintain current and accurate inventory of stock materials and supplies.
Ensure the correct paint mills are applied to meet job-specific requirements.
Distribute sequence lists to loaders and ensure they load the correct material.
Ensure personal protective equipment (PPE) is supplied and worn correctly.
Verify machine operators check materials for cleanliness accuracy.
Ensure truck loaders follow safety-compliant loading techniques.
Ensure all safety features on machines and paint equipment are functioning properly.
Lead and train painters, operators, and loaders.
Act as a positive leader while leading teams and maintaining business relationships.
Maintain appropriate confidentiality of Cooper Steel business affairs, internally and externally.
Perform other duties as assigned.