Paint Department Lead

Responsible for meeting customer needs by:

• Assisting the department supervisor with leading the Value Stream following Safety Quality Delivery Inventory and Productivity (SQDIP)
• Assisting the department supervisor with Continuous Improvement and Kaizen events to reach established TBEI goals and initiatives
• Providing timely information to employees department supervisor and other areas as required (i.e. documentation reports)
• Assist with employee performance appraisals and help hold employees accountable for performing and following safety guidelines and attendance expectations
• Assist the Value Stream Supervisor with identifying training needs providing training and floating within the responsibility area where needed
• Securing building following shifts and opening building prior to production each day
• Setting up and operating painting equipment to paint truck bodies or parts
• Ensure all paint areas have the correct work in front of them following FIFO principles.
• Manage paint supplies and spare parts inventories.
• Assist the department supervisor in setting overtime plans production plans and ensure a clean hand-off of priorities to other shifts.

Equipment Used: Spray gun overhead chain hoists forklift trucks pallet jacks grinder/sander cleaners and small hand tools tape measure computer respirator hood system power washer safety glasses safety shoes coveralls earplugs grinding shield gloves etc.

Essential Functions / Competency:

• An understanding of lean principles and the ability to lead employees in the use of the lean tools.
• Open to understanding and implementing new processes. Must lead by example with a positive attitude following safety rules and work procedures etc.
• Organization and time urgency must be able to work on multiple projects with deadlines.
• An understanding of BOMs and product flow. Product knowledge is preferred
• A willingness to learn and understand operations involved with the area of assignment. This may include painting paint equipment paint preparation and paint preparation equipment.
• Completing and complying with annual Hazardous Waste Management Training for waste management storage transport and record keeping
• Must work in a safe manner following safety procedures including wearing PPE (personal protective equipment) completing maintenance requests and communicating hazards to co-workers and management. Must assist with root cause analysis and resolution of accident investigations.
• Post high school education is strongly preferred.
• Interpersonal skills and a positive attitude to assist managers with finding and resolving problems.

Physical Demands

• Prompt and reliable attendance. Overtime and odd hours may be required to meet customer needs.
• Excellent communication skills must be used to regularly communicate and/or discuss issues affecting production equipment personnel safety and their resolutions with the management team before shift changes and as necessary.
• Ability to walk and stand on concrete for 90% of the shift. Able to lift push and pull up to 50 lbs.
• Good oral and written communication skills. Public speaking will be necessary to lead others in safety training group meetings etc.
• Computer proficiency specifically word documents and spreadsheets.

Additional Job Information:

• Wage Expectations: $24.00 to $30.00 per hour
• Pay: This is a non-exempt hourly position and employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis
• Typical Schedule: Four (4) Ten (10) hour days M-F Overtime may be available on your 5th day of the week and/or Saturdays
• Location: On Site 52182 Ember Road Lake Crystal MN 56055
• Travel: Very minimal to none

Benefits:

Employees are eligible on the 1^st of the month following the completion of 30 days of employment for:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account Health Care Reimbursement Account Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan) Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PTO / Holidays
• Company Paid Life Insurance Policy for each full-time employee in the amount of $20000.00.
• Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees their spouse (or domestic partner) and their children
• Company Paid Short-term disability (STD) & Long-term disability (LTD)

Employees are eligible for the following benefits as of their first day of employment:

• 401(k) with partial company match
• 100% vested immediately.