Paint Manager

 Paint Manager

Job Description

Department: Paint      

Job Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Salary-Exempt

Reports To: Randall Pruitt

Location: Ponca City, OK

Amount of Travel Required: 5% – 10%

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday                              

Positions Supervised: Paint Department

POSITION SUMMARY: The Paint Manager will be responsible to direct and coordinate the activities, schedule and resources of the paint employees. This position will be required to oversee all paint-related tasks. This manager will coordinate all paint process improvements; while working with Engineers, Operations and Maintenance as well as the paint supply chain.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (The following duties and responsibilities are all essential job functions, as defined by the ADA, except for those that begin with the word "may.")

• Instruct employees about the 6S Lean program, to ensure the workspace is efficient and effective
• Forecast painting schedule for outgoing orders and equipment
• Establish coating application standards such as primer, paint, clear coat, curing and repair
• Motivate and coach the department team members to focus on paint improvements
• Coordinate facilities and vendors to support painting operations and schedule preventative maintenance
• Responsible for following departmental employee objectives, standards or directions
• Ability to stay up-to-date with all safety, quality, inventory and production guidelines
• Ability to Manage up to 40+ employees

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Successfully passes background check, pre-employment drug screening, pre-employment aptitude and competency assessment(s).
• Possesses a valid U.S. Driver’s License.
• Daily in-person, predictable attendance.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE LEVEL

• • • High school diploma or equivalent required.
    • Degree in Automotive Technology, Fine Arts, or Business preferred.
    • 3-5 years of supervisor experience preferred.
    • 2-3 years in a paint setting.

• Ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend advanced English, with the ability to effectively communicate with people operating at all levels of the company and in a variety of situations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including both written and verbal communication, with a keen attention to detail.
• Possess strong analytical thinking skills, including creative and critical thinking and data analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Ability to act with a high degree of integrity and ethics, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Knowledge and experience as a practitioner of continuous improvement methodologies, Lean Manufacturing, 6S, and/or Six Sigma to eliminate waste and improve efficiencies.
• Knowledge of paint production processes.
• Ability to accept added responsibility.
• Ability to provide appropriate reports.
• Knowledge and experience with ERP systems in Discrete Manufacturing; preferably with Made2Manage ERP.
• Ability to work under limited supervision to achieve customer satisfaction and timely delivery of products.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Daily required to walk, sit, climb, bend, reach and squat/kneel.  Work environment includes exposure to hazardous materials, operating conditions, audio up to 85 dB and inclement weather, including typical and atypical outdoor elements and extreme cold and hot weather temperatures. Given these conditions employees are required to wear company mandated and issued personal protective equipment (PPE) (long-sleeve shirt/jeans, blasting hood, steel toe boots, safety glasses, ear protection, and blasting gloves) and must strictly adhere to all safety policies. The Paint Manager may be called upon to stand, kneel, push, pull, reach overhead, stoop, crouch, climb, and lift; therefore, person should be able to lift 50 lbs. independently.

Work hours may include or includes early morning, late evenings, and weekends, depending on business necessity.

AAP /EEO STATEMENT

The Company is committed to the cause of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, thus abiding by all applicable state and federal laws.  Our practices regarding employment, job promotion, compensation, training, and termination do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, sex, national origin, veteran's status, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.  It is expected that all employees, both management and staff, will fully support these nondiscriminatory policies.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure essential functions and duties have been included. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities.

Last Revised 10/2025