Painting Supervisor

  • SL Tennessee
  • Clinton, Tennessee
  • 07/10/2026
Full time

Job Description

Position Title: Painting Supervisor

General Description
  • Lead painting and injection molding production activities to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets.

  • Manage production operators and line leaders while driving continuous improvement initiatives.


Responsibilities
  • II-2-1. Painting & Injection Production Management

    - Manage daily painting and injection molding production operations.

    - Monitor and improve production performance related to Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Morale (SQCDM).

    - Ensure compliance with standardized work, process parameters, and production procedures.

    - Support production readiness and stabilization activities during new program launches.

    - Coordinate manpower allocation and production resources to maximize operational efficiency.

    II-2-2. People Management & Leadership

    - Lead, coach, and develop production associates, line leaders, and technicians.

    - Conduct performance evaluations and provide regular feedback and training.

    - Manage attendance, discipline, overtime, and workforce planning.

    - Promote a safe working environment and enforce company policies and procedures.

    II-2-3. Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement

    - Drive continuous improvement activities using Lean Manufacturing principles.

    - Analyze production data and implement corrective actions to improve OEE, scrap, and productivity.

    II-2-4. Equipment Reliability & Downtime Management

    - Monitor and improve equipment performance and uptime for painting and injection molding production lines.
    - Collaborate closely with Maintenance and ME teams to ensure rapid recovery and root cause analysis

    when equipment failures or production interruptions occur.


Job Requirements

Work Experience

  • 5+ years of experience in automotive painting, injection molding, or manufacturing operations.

  • Minimum 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred.

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related field preferred.

  • Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement training preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Experience with automated painting systems, robots, conveyors, and ovens.

  • Understanding painting and injection molding processes.

  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, OEE, TPM, and continuous improvement methodologies.

  • Ability to perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.

  • Familiarity with IATF 16949, safety, and environmental requirements.






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