2nd Shift Paint Supervisor

Rittal LLC•Urbana, OH

4d•$65,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Paint Supervisor oversees the Paint load/Unload team to schedule and monitor workflow, manage material movement, and ensure continuous operations throughout the production cycles. This role is responsible for maintaining a smooth, efficient facility while ensuring a safe environment and supporting operational excellence.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Experience or education equivalent to 10 years in operations, specifically manufacturing and production control
Minimum 5+ years of SAP experience
Proficient in SAP ERP and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong understanding of production routings, capacity balancing, and planning processes
Ability to interpret both verbal and written instructions
Strong problem-solving and mathematical skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities
Strong organizational and time management abilities
Effective professional verbal and written communication
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with stakeholders
Ability to make logical decisions and contribute to problem-solving initiatives
Adapts well to fast-paced environments and changing assignments
Stand, walk, bend, twist, and reach frequently throughout the shift
Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs to waist level
Frequently lift 25–40 lbs to waist level and up to 25 lbs above shoulders
Ability to multi-task and learn various build requirements
Adaptability to changing assignments
Effective communication with peers, supervisors, and managers
Wear safety-toed footwear, safety glasses with side shields, hearing protection, and additional PPE as required

Responsibilities

Supervise finite production schedules for the manufacture of industrial or commercial products
Collaborate with production supervisors to review work progress and communicate changes in processes
Establish a feedback loop with schedulers and production personnel to resolve schedule-related issues
Use shop floor control staff to isolate problems and implement preventative systems
Notify management of work progress, material availability, and potential production issues
Support daily schedule communication to production departments
Provide daily schedule performance reporting (Plan vs Output) for assembly and critical fabrication
Review critical orders and manage escalations affecting the production plan
Prepare and send the daily Paint Plan and monitor output
Ensure alignment of raw material picking with established production schedules
Monitor production progress and update MES (RLGL) with accurate order status
Summarize daily production status and share updates through appropriate channels
Support employee development and set clear expectations and goals
Provide backup coverage for team members as needed
Participate actively in continuous improvement projects
Promote a positive, safe, and efficient work environment
Ensure compliance with all Work Instructions, procedures, and safety policies
Utilize SAP and related IT tools with proficiency
Create and supervise finite production schedules and sequence plans
Align schedules with customer orders and finished goods plans
Ensure accurate material and resource allocation across production areas
Support SAP documentation needs including scrap and reproduction
Analyze production data to identify improvement opportunities
Perform other related duties as needed
Follow written and verbal directives
Make and assist with logical decisions necessary for production continuity