Production Lead/Paint & Body (Firetrucks)

General Summary of Position:

This position is responsible for the Paint Departments daily production activities and continuous improvement in areas of safety, cost, housekeeping, and people. This position will support the day-to-day operations for the Paint area and will also be responsible for overseeing a minimum of ten (10) employees.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The following reflects the essential functions for this position but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned based upon changing business conditions.

• Manage hourly and daily needs for the process at hand. Allocate resources, manage process flow, and solve problems as required to ensure that objectives are met.
• Lead activities to resolve issues needing corrective action.
• Hazardous Waste handling, labeling, storage and escalation procedures/processes.
• Assist supervisor in preparing training plans, performance reviews, workload balance and evaluations.
• Communicate effectively, respectfully and professionally both within Terex and externally to the customer.
• Complete quality checks on sand blasted and painted parts.
• Oversee the training of all employees in the department.
• Drive measurable improvements through training and direct involvement with people and processes.
• Initiate and implement process improvements in their area of responsibility.
• Familiarity with paint guns, pot guns, mixing paint, sanding, primer and PPE specific to paint.
• Demonstrate willingness and ability to pursue personal development through training and education.
• Provide regular feedback to employees regarding performance.
• Maintain good safety and housekeeping practices with paint products.
• Lead/Assist in the development, review, and updating of the Operator Instructions.
• Ensure that paperwork in each area is complete and accurate prior to moving to the next operation and workstation.
• Capable of on-the-job training which meets safety, quality and efficiency standards.

• Perform and/or complete basic administration tasks in the supervisor's absence.
• Establish and run team meetings.
• Complete small special projects in a timely manner.

• Support, manage and ensure organizational policies and procedures.
• Ensure materials, paint readiness and production preparation activities are verified and communicated.
• Makes sound business decisions based on information and resources available.
• Ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Identifies and promotes opportunities for cross training within and between departments           
• Encourage and support all employees.
• Support and reinforce departmental safety expectations and 5S.
• Work overtime at short notice.
• Retain, apply and comfortable with giving instructions.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3-5 years of experience working with Paint on automotives.
• Team Leader experience preferred.
• Proficient computer skills – Word, Excel, Teams.
• Able to effectively communicate with employees to provide feedback and solve problems.
• Leadership and organizational skills.
• Willing and able to pursue personal development through training and education.
• Strong problem-solving skills.