Paint, Blast & Shipping Team Lead

About the role

Responsibilities

• Help interview and select qualified candidates and train new employees in painting and related operations.
• Ensure daily paint documentation is completed accurately and maintained.
• Inspect and verify gauges, meters, and testing equipment to confirm proper calibration and operation.
• Perform quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) inspections to ensure finished products meet project and manufacturer specifications.
• Review load tickets for accuracy and enter shipping information into production and shipping software.
• Train employees on production and shipping systems as needed.
• Coordinate painting, blasting, and loading assignments with production, logistics, and management.
• Monitor schedules and shipment deadlines, arranging overtime and weekend work when necessary.
• Identify workflow issues and recommend improvements to management.
• Enforce safety procedures and ensure employees follow workplace requirements.
• Participate in corrective action and progressive discipline processes when needed.
• Provide fair, consistent leadership and promote a cooperative, productive work environment.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in structural steel painting, sandblasting, and/or loading operations.
• At least 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong understanding of industrial painting standards and quality control procedures.
• Ability to train employees, coordinate daily work, and apply workplace policies consistently.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks, schedules, and deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• A strong focus on workplace safety and compliance.
• Experience using production or shipping software.
• Experience coordinating painting, blasting, and steel loading operations across multiple shifts.