Paint Work Leader - 1st Shift

Strong Hold•Louisville, KY

About The Position

First Shift-Monday-Thursday, 10-hour shifts Who Are We? We build products and relationships that last a lifetime! No really, that’s what we do. We are a successful family business with a long-term record of steady growth, and we are determined to accelerate our trajectory. Our diverse team members who speak 22 languages are passionate about their company and their co-workers. We reward performance. Check out our website at www.strong-hold.com. We Are Not: Fancy—as manufacturers we believe practical, clean facilities are required to make quality products and retain the best team. Transactional—we have long-term relationships with our team members and most valuable customers. Satisfied—we celebrate achievement, then set our sights on new goals. What We’re Looking For: You have direct manufacturing experience; experience with powder coat paint systems is even better! You have leadership experience and the ability to create a team first mindset in your area. You are comfortable working with Plant Leadership to execute and achieve the goals for your department. You keep safety a top priority and make sure your team understands and follows proper procedures and techniques. You are an effective communicator who likes working with a diverse team. You are a problem solver who enjoys working with others.

Requirements

At least five years of management experience in a manufacturing setting
Experience working on a powder coat paint line
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately
Strong mechanical aptitude
Ability to read and interpret blueprints
Proficiency in using hand tools and operating machinery
Familiarity with basic math and measurements
Ability to lift heavy objects and stand for long periods of time
Comfortable on a forklift and using pallet jacks
High school diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

Executing the Production Plan set by Plant Leadership
Interpreting standard production drawings and job specifications to ensure your team executes builds successfully
Inspect products to verify conformance to specifications and quality of output
Trouble shoot repairs needed for equipment and/or defective materials
Manage safety of all employees and machine/tool usage
Review and approve weekly timecards and manage the team's schedule/time off requests
Train and develop your team members
Maintain a clean and orderly work area
Focus on building products