Schedule and coordinate activities within the Large Paint Plant including training, deployment and supervision of personnel, awareness and arrangement of equipment maintenance, planning raw material deliveries, ensuring/performing accurate inventory transactions & applying production schedules. Ensure departmental safety, quality & efficiency goals are met. Position requires flexible work schedule. Position will also support job activities in other Operations areas including, but not limited to Small Paint Plant, Large Paint Plant, Waterbase, and MPM.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate the daily, weekly, monthly activities of Large Paint Plant including appropriate scheduling for weekend coverage.
• Monitor Large Paint Plant performance against department goals established by the Paint Plant Manager.
• Represent our client and the Large Paint Plant professionally when interacting with all employees as well as internal and external customers.
• Schedule and print Large Paint Plant process orders, ordering raw materials and assembling ticket packages.
• Manage basic maintenance of the Large Paint Plant. Work with maintenance and engineering department on scheduling and coordinating maintenance/project work activities in LPP.
• Manage/control job floor material inventory of Large Paint Plant.
• Conduct cycle counts of Large Paint Plant materials.
• Maintain inventory of parts and supplies needed to complete production.
• Perform audits of department processes.
• Confer with other departments to determine progress of work and to provide information on changes in processing methods.
• Identify potential off-quality products during the process and initiates appropriate corrective actions through established company abnormal process.
• Utilize company IT equipment such as SAP, Microsoft Access Database, & Microsoft Office to monitor department processes, operator performance, audit analysis, and additional activities as required.
• Administer performance appraisals in a prompt and professional manner.
• Maintain housekeeping (5S or COPS) within the production areas.
• Maintain all equipment calibration and performance.
• Update/control Visual Process Control for Large Paint Plant.
• Follow and Adhere to Company Safety Policies
• Follow and Adhere to Company Standard Operating Procedures
• Develop/maintain standard operation procedures for Large Paint Plant.
• Provide and/or coordinate training for employees.
• Attend bi-weekly Leads meeting and conduct employee safety/communication meetings as needed.
• Participate in team projects and act as Team Leader for Departmental activities.
• Assist in the daily activities of the team including batch making, QC, approving tint strength, abnormal/formula hold entry, or filling of batches.
• Perform job activities in Operations areas outside of Large Paint Plant as required.
• Assure movement of waste from generation point to 90-day storage area
• Properly close and label waste containers using our client's procedures
• Ensure employees complete their monthly online safety training.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Training:

• General Employee Training (Annual)
• Hazardous Waste / RCRA Training (Annual)
• DOT General Awareness Training (Every 3 years)

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly supervises 4-10 employees in the Large Paint Plant.
• Ensure that all Operators follow our client's safety policies, work rules, and SOPs.
• Conduct daily pre-shift meetings for Large Paint Plant.
• Ensures/Signs–Off the completion of Orders in each phase of the department process
• Support supervisory functions in other manufacturing areas as needed.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR CERTIFICATION

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Manufacturing, Technical, or Quality.
• Knowledge of LPP, batch making, filling and tank cleaning.
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience preferred.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure appropriate flow of information.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to inquiries, and/or complaints.
• Displays courtesy, tact and respect when dealing with others.
• Effectively communicate between Plant, Lab, Warehouse and Field employees to meet customer needs and timing.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Maintain appropriate confidentiality.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines using time management and delegation skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to wear a respirator and all other required PPEs – including being clean shaven for respirator use.
•  Ability to work with isocyanate.
• Promote a harassment-free environment.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships; demonstrates a commitment to teamwork.
• Maintain a strong attention to detail.
• Developed computer skills in Excel, Word, other Microsoft Office products and business management software
• Ability to identify and define a problem, collects and analyzes data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Ability to work any shift hours and overtime in order to meet the needs of the business.
• Ability to drive a fork truck.
• Previous experience with RF scanner preferred.



PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able to frequently lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, the ability to focus, and the ability to see color.

Designed to fit the ever-changing needs their employees, Our Client is proud to offer one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the industry.

• Employee and Dependent Life Insurance
• Health Care and Dependent Day Care Flexible Spending Account
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement and Savings Plans
• Employ Assistance Program (EAP)
• STD, LTD and AD&D Insurance

WORK LIFE SUPPORT

Our Client provides a wide variety of programs to help our employees grow both at work and at home.

• Employee Discount Program
• Employee Assistance Program- Balance Work

EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT

Our client encourages all its employees (and their families) to continue to learn and grow so they can reach their fullest potential.

• Tuition Assistance

OUR CLIENT’S COMMITMENT TO THEIR EMPLOYEES

Our client commits themselves to inclusive diversity that helps guide them in how they do business. They value the unique backgrounds, skills and experiences of their employees. They understand that having a diverse work environment and a committed workforce is critical to local, regional and global success.