Paint Supervisor-JC

Mastermold LLC•Johnson Creek, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

MasterMold is seeking driven, hands-on leaders for their Johnson Creek Paint Department as Paint Supervisors. This role emphasizes leadership, initiative, accountability, and a willingness to learn. While prior manufacturing or paint experience is beneficial, the company is open to candidates with strong leadership abilities who can be taught processes and systems. The position involves active production-floor leadership, guiding employees, maintaining production priorities, supporting quality and safety, addressing concerns, and fostering team success.

Requirements

Drive and initiative to take ownership of their shift.
Comfortable leading people and providing clear direction.
Willingness to engage with and address problems.
Ability to respectfully hold employees accountable.
Willingness to learn manufacturing and paint processes.
Ability to make decisions and adjust priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
Effective communication skills with employees, leadership, and other departments.
Ability to coach employees and handle difficult conversations professionally.
Understanding of supporting the team while enforcing expectations.
Organized and follows through on commitments.
Ability to remain professional and solution-focused when challenges arise.
Continuous-improvement mindset.
Willingness to spend the majority of the shift actively engaged on the production floor.

Nice To Haves

Previous supervisory experience.
Previous manufacturing experience.
Previous production experience.
Previous industrial experience.
Demonstrated leadership ability.
Drive to learn.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee Paint Leads, Material Handlers, and Production Operators during the assigned shift.
Execute daily production schedules and communicate priorities to the team.
Assign employees and resources based on production needs.
Monitor production throughout the shift and adjust priorities as conditions change.
Ensure employees understand their assignments, expectations, and production goals.
Maintain consistent communication with Paint leadership regarding production status, staffing, quality concerns, downtime, and other significant issues.
Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Safety, Human Resources, and other departments to resolve issues affecting production.
Identify problems on the production floor and take appropriate action rather than allowing issues to continue or escalate.
Ensure employees follow established processes, work instructions, quality standards, and safety requirements.
Monitor part quality and respond promptly when defects or process concerns are identified.
Coach, train, and develop employees and Paint Leads.
Provide clear expectations and hold employees accountable for performance and workplace conduct.
Address employee performance or behavior concerns promptly and partner with Human Resources when additional coaching or corrective action is appropriate.
Ensure employee issues, coaching discussions, and other required documentation are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
Support training and development of new and existing employees.
Maintain strong 6S, safety, and housekeeping practices throughout the department.
Identify and communicate safety concerns and support timely completion of SEWOs.
Assist with material flow, inventory, work-in-process, and production needs.
Support World Class Manufacturing (WCM) and continuous-improvement initiatives.
Promote teamwork and communication between shifts and departments.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.