Wood Paint Finishing Shop Manager

J Gibson McIlvain Company•White Marsh, MD

14h

About The Position

The Wood Paint Finishing Shop Manager oversees all finishing room operations, including scheduling, production, quality control, safety, personnel development, and equipment maintenance. The role ensures finished products meet customer specifications, quality standards, and delivery requirements while maintaining efficient production flow and controlling labor and material costs. The manager leads and develops finishing room personnel; plans and coordinates daily production; prioritizes work orders; and works with mill, yard, and operations teams to support smooth production flow. The position maintains production records and metrics, approves first-run samples, maintains finishing standards, investigates quality issues, and monitors color consistency and finish quality. The role oversees stain, paint, oil, sealer, and topcoat application; proper mixing and application; material use and waste; and finishing procedures. It also enforces safety policies, ensures appropriate handling and storage of finishing materials and chemicals, oversees equipment maintenance, monitors inventory, and supports cost control and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 75 pounds.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
At least 5 years of finishing, spraying, or coating experience.
At least 2 years of supervisory or management experience.
Strong knowledge of stains, paints, oils, sealers, and coating systems.
Experience with color matching and custom finishes.
Knowledge of spray equipment, finishing booths, and related machinery.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to read work orders, specifications, and production documents.
High school diploma or GED required.
Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening, including marijuana.

Nice To Haves

Additional technical training.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise all finishing room personnel.
Train, mentor, and develop finishing room employees.
Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching as needed.
Promote teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Plan and coordinate daily finishing room production schedules.
Prioritize work orders to meet customer delivery commitments.
Monitor workflow and identify production bottlenecks.
Coordinate with mill, yard, and operations teams to ensure smooth production flow.
Maintain accurate production records and performance metrics.
Ensure products meet approved samples, specifications, and customer requirements.
Approve first-run samples before production begins and maintain control samples and finishing standards.
Investigate quality issues and implement corrective actions.
Monitor color consistency, finish quality, and overall product appearance.
Oversee stain, paint, oil, sealer, and topcoat application processes.
Ensure proper mixing and application of finishing products.
Monitor material usage and waste, and maintain finishing procedures and SOPs.
Support development of new finishes and custom color-matching capabilities.
Maintain a safe work environment and enforce company safety policies.
Ensure proper handling and storage of finishing materials and chemicals.
Oversee maintenance of spray equipment, pumps, booths, and related finishing systems.
Coordinate preventative maintenance activities to minimize downtime.
Monitor inventory levels of stains, coatings, abrasives, and finishing supplies.
Reduce waste and improve finishing efficiency.
Assist with labor tracking, costing, and margin improvement initiatives.
Support continuous improvement efforts to increase productivity and profitability.