Painting Manager in Clinton, Tennessee at SL Tennessee

• Provide engineering leadership and technical direction to ensure safe, stable, and efficient paint line operations.

• Lead new paint line setup and continuous improvement to achieve quality, productivity, and cost targets.

II-2-1. Process & Equipment Engineering Leadership

– Lead overall paint line engineering activities to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.

– Oversee new paint line installation, process validation, equipment commissioning, and production launch.

– Plan and execute CAPEX projects related to ovens, AHU systems, robots, conveyors, and RTO systems.

– Provide technical directions to ensure stable and efficient operation of paint equipment and utilities.

II-2-2. Process Optimization & Quality Improvement

– Drive strategic initiatives to reduce defects, improve first-pass yield, and maximize OEE.

– Troubleshoot complex paint defects such as adhesion issues, dirt, sagging, orange peel, and curing failures.

– Optimize process parameters including temperature, humidity, airflow balance, curing profiles, and paint viscosity.

– Collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance teams to enhance line stability and performance.

II-2-3. Profitability & Organizational Contribution

– Identify cost reduction opportunities and improve productivity to enhance plant profitability.

– Ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations, including VOC and HAPs management.

– Mentor and develop junior engineers and technical staff.

– Provide regular technical updates and performance reports to manager.

Work Experience

• Minimum 15 years of experience in automotive paint line or coating process engineering.
• Previous supervisory experience required, preferably in an automotive environment.

Education

• College degree in a technical field, or equivalent experience and training.

• Black belt and lean training preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Tier-1 automotive manufacturing environments and production standards.

• Knowledge of new paint line installation, process validation, and mass production launch.

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Knowledge of CAPEX planning, project execution, and cost control practices.

• Analytical and problem-solving skills related to paint process optimization and defect reduction.

• Leadership skills with the ability to guide engineers and technical staff.