Paint Manager in Sheldon, Iowa at Maintainer Corp of Iowa

Title: Paint Manager

“The Employer of Choice…building the work truck of choice”

Maintainer is looking for hard-working, team-players with get-r-done attitudes. If this describes you, please apply! We believe the attitude comes first and we can develop the rest. Depending on your current skills and aptitudes, we will help find the right job for you.

We have a state-of-the-art training center where we assess your skills and build upon them. We will find the job that best fits you. There is always room for advancement and our training center will help get you there.

We offer family-friendly benefits including medical/dental insurance, paid vacation, holidays, and overtime. In addition, we offer a free cell phone after 90 days, profit sharing bonuses paid 4 times per year, and annual pay raises. As the company does better, so do our employees. Another perk is that most positions offer a sign on bonus!

About the Role

Maintainer is looking for a Paint Department Manager to lead daily operations across all paint areas. This role is responsible for managing people, processes, quality, and safety to ensure products meet company and customer standards.

What You’ll Do

• Lead daily operations across all paint department areas
• Coordinate production to meet schedules and delivery deadlines
• Ensure high-quality paint finishes on all products
• Identify and resolve paint defects and production issues
• Supervise, coach, and develop Paint Department employees
• Support hiring, training, and performance management
• Maintain safety standards and ensure proper use of PPE
• Monitor inventory, equipment, and supplies
• Track productivity, quality, and efficiency metrics
• Partner with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams
• Drive continuous improvement efforts

What We’re Looking For

Experience

• 4–5 years in industrial painting or manufacturing
• 2–3 years in a leadership or supervisory role
• Experience with paint prep, booth operations, and finishing processes
• Heavy-duty equipment or truck body experience is a plus

Skills

• Strong knowledge of paint processes and quality standards
• Ability to read blueprints and work instructions
• Team leadership and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and organization
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office or similar)

Work Environment

• Manufacturing and paint shop setting
• Exposure to paint, chemicals, and equipment (PPE provided)
• Moderate to loud noise levels
• Occasional overtime may be required

Physical Requirements

• Standing and walking for long periods
• Lifting up to 50 lbs
• Working in varied positions (kneeling, crouching, etc.)