Painting Supervisor in Clinton, Tennessee at SL Tennessee

Position Title: Painting Supervisor

• Lead painting and injection molding production activities to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets.

• Manage production operators and line leaders while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

• II-2-1. Painting & Injection Production Management

  – Manage daily painting and injection molding production operations.

  – Monitor and improve production performance related to Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Morale (SQCDM).

  – Ensure compliance with standardized work, process parameters, and production procedures.

  – Support production readiness and stabilization activities during new program launches.

  – Coordinate manpower allocation and production resources to maximize operational efficiency.

  II-2-2. People Management & Leadership

  – Lead, coach, and develop production associates, line leaders, and technicians.

  – Conduct performance evaluations and provide regular feedback and training.

  – Manage attendance, discipline, overtime, and workforce planning.

  – Promote a safe working environment and enforce company policies and procedures.

  II-2-3. Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement

  – Drive continuous improvement activities using Lean Manufacturing principles.

  – Analyze production data and implement corrective actions to improve OEE, scrap, and productivity.

  II-2-4. Equipment Reliability & Downtime Management

  – Monitor and improve equipment performance and uptime for painting and injection molding production lines.
  – Collaborate closely with Maintenance and ME teams to ensure rapid recovery and root cause analysis

  when equipment failures or production interruptions occur.

Work Experience

• 5+ years of experience in automotive painting, injection molding, or manufacturing operations.

• Minimum 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related field preferred.

• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement training preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience with automated painting systems, robots, conveyors, and ovens.

• Understanding painting and injection molding processes.

• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, OEE, TPM, and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Ability to perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.

• Familiarity with IATF 16949, safety, and environmental requirements.