1st Shift Paint Team Lead

About the role

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.utilitymetals.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.

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

Skills

• 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 two 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