Paint/Finish Supervisor

Talbert Manufacturing, Inc. engineers and manufactures to customer specifications a wide variety of heavy capacity trailers and specialized transportation equipment. Located in Rensselaer Indiana, Talbert has been serving the transportation industry since 1938 for custom trailers covering commercial, construction, transportation, utility, military, government, aerospace, agriculture, oil field, rail, energy applications as well as inner plant material handling movers and manufacturing systems.

Talbert Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking to hire Painting Supervisors

They will provide direct supervision over the painting department, ensuring that a quality product is provided in a cost efficient and timely manner. They will also ensure the planning and utilization of equipment, facilities and personnel to meet production goals.

We are looking for hardworking professionals who enjoy meeting challenges and surpassing customer expectations. The ideal candidates will have a background in paint, attention to detail, superior work ethic, and maintain a clean work environment. We’re looking for long-term candidates who are looking for a secure and rewarding career in our manufacturing facility.

Key Job Elements:

• Direct finish/paint personnel including scheduling adherence, policy and procedure administration and documentation of all areas of responsibilities
• Adherence to the company’s quality policies, standards, and procedures
• Provide workflow management, planning, mechanical expertise and analysis and training necessary to operate department in a clean, safe, and productive manner
• Manage troubleshooting activity including systematic resolution of problem, coordination of team, resources and communication of progress to appropriate management, always ensuring that the customer needs are met
• Review daily production log while ensuring that the production schedule is being followed and met
• Communicate and motivate to maintain and improve personnel performance through listening skills, meeting skills, appraisals, progressive discipline and quality practices
• Review and approve employee time cards and schedules, including overtime management
• Initiate equipment improvements as needed as well as participate in capital and continuous improvement projects
• Requisition departmental supplies as needed

Qualifications:

Required

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience
• Strong background in painting/finish
• Effective verbal and written communications skills

Preferred

• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience
• Experience in trailer manufacturing

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $56,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000 - $56,000