Paint Production Manager

Key Responsibilities Production & Scheduling • Plan, coordinate, and supervise daily paint production activities across all shifts and work sites. • Assign crews, allocate equipment, and sequence work to meet project milestones and delivery deadlines. • Monitor production progress and adjust resources to resolve scheduling conflicts or delays. • Collaborate with project managers, estimators, and clients to align on scope, specifications, and expectations. Quality & Inspection • Perform and oversee paint inspections in accordance with applicable coating standards (SSPC, NACE/AMPP, MIL-SPEC, or project specifications). • Verify surface preparation (abrasive blasting, power tool cleaning, etc.) meets specified cleanliness and profile requirements before coating application. • Conduct wet-film and dry-film thickness checks, holiday/continuity testing, and adhesion tests. • Document inspection results, non-conformances, and corrective actions in project QC records. • Serve as primary point of contact for third-party inspectors and owner representatives during inspections. Personnel Management • Directly supervise painters, and helpers; conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching. • Facilitate bilingual (English/Spanish) communication to ensure all crew members understand instructions, safety requirements, and quality standards. • Manage overtime assignments in coordination with HR/payroll and project scheduling needs. • Identify training needs and coordinate technical skills development for paint crew. Materials & Equipment • Manage coating material inventory; coordinate procurement requests with the procurement team. • Oversee maintenance, calibration, and safe operation of spray equipment, blast pots, compressors, and measurement instruments. • Track material usage, wastage, and costs against project budgets.