Production Lead/Paint & Body (Firetrucks)

Terex Corporation•Ephrata, PA

About The Position

The Production Lead/Paint & Body is responsible for the Paint Department’s daily production activities and continuous improvement in safety, cost, housekeeping, and people. The role supports day-to-day Paint area operations and oversees at least ten employees. The position manages resources and process flow, helps resolve production issues, oversees employee training and performance feedback, and supports quality checks, safe handling of paint products and hazardous waste, accurate paperwork, and readiness of materials and production activities. The Production Lead also helps implement process improvements, maintain operator instructions, support departmental policies and safety expectations, and perform basic administrative tasks in the supervisor’s absence.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
3–5 years of experience working with paint on automobiles.
Proficient computer skills, including Word, Excel, and Teams.
Ability to communicate effectively with employees to provide feedback and solve problems.
Leadership and organizational skills.
Willingness and ability to pursue personal development through training and education.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Familiarity with paint guns, pot guns, mixing paint, sanding, primer, and paint-specific PPE.

Nice To Haves

Team Leader experience.

Responsibilities

Manage hourly and daily production needs, allocate resources, manage process flow, and solve problems to meet objectives.
Lead activities to resolve issues requiring corrective action.
Follow hazardous-waste handling, labeling, storage, and escalation procedures.
Assist the supervisor with training plans, performance reviews, workload balance, and evaluations.
Communicate effectively and professionally with employees, Terex colleagues, and customers.
Complete quality checks on sandblasted and painted parts.
Oversee training for department employees and provide on-the-job training that meets safety, quality, and efficiency standards.
Drive measurable improvements through training and direct involvement with people and processes.
Initiate and implement process improvements within the area of responsibility.
Provide regular performance feedback to employees.
Maintain safe working and housekeeping practices when handling paint products.
Lead or assist in developing, reviewing, and updating Operator Instructions.
Ensure paperwork is complete and accurate before work moves to the next operation or workstation.
Perform basic administrative tasks in the supervisor’s absence.
Establish and run team meetings.
Complete small special projects in a timely manner.
Support and manage organizational policies and procedures and ensure compliance with company policies.
Verify and communicate materials, paint readiness, and production preparation activities.
Make sound business decisions using available information and resources.
Identify and promote cross-training opportunities within and between departments.
Encourage and support employees.
Support and reinforce departmental safety expectations and 5S.
Work overtime at short notice.
Retain, apply, and comfortably give instructions.