Paint and Shipping Lead

Position: Painting/Loading Lead Location: Cocoa, Florida Hourly Rate: Starts at $25.00/Hour (Depending on Experience) Shift: First Shift with oversight responsibilities for possible Second Shift Company Overview: A leading structural steel fabrication company is seeking a motivated and experienced Paint/Blast/Loading Lead to join our team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the quality, efficiency, and safety of our painting and loading operations while fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. Position Summary: The Paint/Blast/Loading Lead will oversee painting, sand blasting, and loading operations, ensuring adherence to project specifications, quality standards, and delivery schedules. This individual will work closely with management and other departments to coordinate operations, train team members, and maintain compliance with all safety and quality protocols. The role requires strong leadership skills and a hands-on approach to managing daily activities and achieving operational goals. Staffing and Training:

Participate in interviewing candidates to ensure hiring of qualified individuals or trainable talent with the right skills and attitude.

Oversee and facilitate the training of new employees within the paint department.

Quality and Compliance:

Ensure all required paint documentation is completed daily.

Perform daily checks using gauges, meters, and testing equipment to ensure proper calibration and operation.

Conduct QA/QC checks to ensure the finished product meets project and manufacturer specifications.

Operational Oversight:

Ensure load tickets are detailed, accurate, and entered into production/shipping software. Provide training to employees on the system as needed.

Coordinate with logistics, production, and management to assign painting and loading tasks based on workflow needs.

Maintain awareness of daily schedules, ensuring the painting and loading team meets delivery dates, including overtime and weekends as necessary.

Identify and recommend operational improvements for management review.

Safety and Discipline:

Enforce strict adherence to all safety protocols and ensure team compliance.

Participate in employee corrective action and progressive discipline programs as needed.

Leadership:

Provide professional, fair, and consistent leadership.

Foster a collaborative, productive, and positive work environment.

Experience Needed:

Minimum of 5 years in structural steel fabrication painting and/or loading operations, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.

Technical Knowledge:

Strong understanding of painting standards and quality control processes.

Familiarity with production/shipping software is preferred.

Leadership Skills:

Proven ability to lead a team, train employees, and enforce company policies consistently and fairly.

Organizational Skills:

Exceptional ability to manage multiple priorities, schedules, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Attention to Detail:

Strong focus on ensuring quality and accuracy in work output.

Safety-Oriented:

Commitment to upholding and promoting workplace safety standards.