Paint Team Lead

CQT KENNEDY LLC • Van Wert, OH

22h

About The Position

As a Paint Team Lead at Cornwell Quality Tools, you will assist the Supervisor with coordinating daily departmental activities and supporting hourly associates. You will help keep production on schedule while promoting quality, safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement. The role involves coordinating job priorities, monitoring production targets, reinforcing work procedures, supporting Lean and 5S initiatives, helping solve work-related problems, training associates, and monitoring quality requirements.

This is an active manufacturing position involving extended periods of standing and walking and other movement as needed. The environment may include frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, occasional extreme heat and vibration, and moderate to high noise levels. Employees are expected to follow safety requirements and report unsafe conditions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; an Associate degree in Business Management is preferred, or equivalent experience.
• One to three years of experience in a similar position and knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• High integrity and honesty, with a commitment to company values.
• Knowledge of blueprint reading and intermediate math applications, including percentages and conversions.
• Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills, with the ability to lead and develop others.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Business Management.

Responsibilities

• Review production schedules and establish job priorities in coordination with the Supervisor.
• Monitor departmental production targets and help ensure production schedules are met.
• Apply knowledge of departmental processes to reinforce work procedures and maintain efficient workflow.
• Read and interpret specifications and blueprints.
• Communicate company policies to team members and help ensure compliance with company policies and safety regulations.
• Recommend improvements to production methods, equipment performance, and product quality.
• Identify opportunities to improve working conditions, equipment use, and team efficiency.
• Support Lean initiatives and 5S procedures to improve productivity, organization, and workplace safety.
• Analyze and resolve work-related problems or assist team members with problem-solving.
• Recommend approaches to motivate associates and support departmental goals.
• Train new associates on safety procedures, equipment operation, quality standards, and work efficiency.
• Prepare miscellaneous reports and documentation as required.
• Monitor quality requirements and notify the Quality Department when standards are not being met.
• Follow company policies, safety regulations, and applicable operating procedures.

Benefits

• Top-tier medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Wellness program offering significant savings on weekly medical premiums.
• Paid medical leave.
• Generous PTO.
• Paid holidays.
• Competitive wages that reflect skills and experience.
• Life insurance, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan eligibility with company match.
• Employee Assistance Program with free, confidential support.
• Positive, engaging work culture with employee and family events throughout the year.
• Employee ownership.

What This Job Offers

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