Paint Shop Manager

Company: Freedom Waterworks
Location: Houston
Posted on: May 12, 2025

Job Description:

Summary/Objective:The Paint Shop Manager directs the work of painters and assists with managing the painting operations and managing on- and off-site painting work orders in accordance with department procedures.Duties/Responsibilities:

• • Ensures work areas are kept clean, enforces safety policies and assists other Cohen personnel when required.
  • Wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when and where required.
  • Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions, and report any deficiency promptly to management team.
  • Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.
  • Recommend or implement measures to motivate employees and to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, and/or efficiency.
  • Direct, coordinate, and monitor the activities of employees engaged in the paint department.
  • Read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs.
  • Requisition materials, supplies, equipment parts, or repair services.
  • Maintain operations data, such as cycle time, production, and cost records, and prepare management reports of production results.
  • Ensure inventory levels are adequate to meet production demands.
  • Supervise painters, which includes creating work schedules, assigning work orders and monitoring work quality.
  • Document repair operations and time tracking in accordance with company procedures.
  • Request parts and supplies; perform quotes or estimates of cost of repairs as necessary.
  • Comply with and enforce safety policies.
  • Perform field and shop maintenance on paint equipment according to work pending reports and assist with leading small crews on isolated jobs or satellite locations.
  • Properly maintain all TDS equipment to include service truck and trailer readiness, safety equipment, and tools.
  • Immediately report any safety violations and correct unsafe acts or conditions.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.Required Skills/Abilities:
    • • Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
      • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English Knowledge of painting technologies, metal integrity.
      • Ability to instruct and train direct reports.
      • Ability to multitask in managing direct reports, and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
      • Knowledge of prep surfaces, environmental rules and ability to read a Material Safety Data Sheet.
      • Knowledge of shop equipment i.e. sprays guns, pumps, air compressors, paint cleaning supplies.
      • Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook.Education and Experience:
        • • High school diploma or its equivalentPhysical Requirements:
            • • Prolonged periods of standing and painting.
              • Must be able to work in extreme temperatures.
              • Must have adequate balance and ability to climb ladders and scaffolding.
              • Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times.
              • Must be able to distinguish among colors.Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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