Team Leader - Paint

Folience Inc • Sumner, IA

2d

About The Position

The Paint Department Team Lead is responsible for leading day-to-day paint operations to ensure high-quality finishes, on-time production, and a safe, efficient work environment. This role provides hands-on leadership, coordinates workflow, and serves as the primary point of contact between the paint team and production management.

Requirements

• 3+ years of industrial or automotive painting experience (manufacturing environment preferred)
• Prior lead, senior, or supervisory experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of surface preparation, priming, top coats, clear coats, and curing processes
• Familiarity with HVLP and airless spray equipment
• Strong understanding of safety and environmental regulations related to paint operations
• Ability to read work instructions, drawings, and specifications
• Strong communication and team leadership skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, production-driven environment
• Ability to stand, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs
• Comfortable working in paint booths and wearing required PPE and respirators
• Ability to work extended hours or overtime as production demands require

Nice To Haves

• Experience painting large vehicles, emergency vehicles, or custom bodies
• Knowledge of color matching and finish correction
• Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement programs

Responsibilities

• Lead and support paint department employees, including painters, buffers, and graphics
• Assign daily work, balance workloads, and ensure production schedules are met
• Perform hands-on painting and finishing work as needed
• Ensure all paint work meets quality, appearance, and durability standards
• Monitor and enforce safety, PPE, and environmental compliance (OSHA, EPA, VOC, waste disposal)
• Train new employees and provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback
• Inspect completed work and address defects, rework, or process improvements
• Maintain paint booths, tools, and equipment; report maintenance needs
• Manage paint materials, inventory levels, and proper storage
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Production teams to resolve issues
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to efficiency, quality, and cost

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for growth and advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees