Paint & Shipping Lead – Cocoa, FL

Team Leadership

• Help interview and identify qualified or trainable candidates
• Train and support new employees in the paint department
• Assign work based on production and shipping priorities
• Provide consistent, professional, and fair leadership
• Support employee corrective action and progressive discipline when needed
• Promote a productive and cooperative work environment

Painting & Quality

• Oversee painting, sandblasting, and loading activities
• Make sure work follows project requirements, painting standards, and manufacturer specifications
• Complete required paint documentation each day
• Use gauges, meters, and testing equipment for daily quality and calibration checks
• Perform QA/QC inspections of finished work
• Address quality concerns and recommend process improvements

Shipping & Production

• Review load tickets for completeness and accuracy
• Ensure shipping information is entered correctly into production/shipping software
• Train employees on the software as needed
• Coordinate with logistics, production, and management to keep work moving efficiently
• Monitor daily schedules and make sure shipments meet required delivery dates
• Coordinate overtime and weekend work when necessary

Safety

• Enforce workplace safety procedures and company policies
• Make sure employees follow required safety practices
• Maintain a strong focus on safe operations throughout painting and loading activities

5+ years of experience in structural steel fabrication painting and/or loading operations

2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience

Strong knowledge of painting standards and quality-control procedures

Familiarity with production/shipping software preferred

Experience training and leading employees

Strong organizational and time-management skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities, schedules, and deadlines

Excellent attention to detail

Strong commitment to workplace safety and quality