About this role
Paint & Shipping Supervisor – Structural Steel
Location: Cocoa, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Shift: 1st Shift (Oversees 2nd Shift Operations)
Starting Pay: $30.00/hour; higher pay may be available depending on experience
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Paint and Shipping Lead to coordinate painting, sandblasting, and loading operations in a structural steel fabrication environment. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for maintaining production schedules, ensuring finished products meet quality standards, training employees, and promoting a safe and efficient workplace.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Training
- Help interview and evaluate candidates for department positions.
- Train new employees on painting, blasting, and loading procedures.
- Provide guidance and direction to team members.
- Support employee performance reviews and corrective action processes when needed.
- Maintain a professional, fair, and consistent approach to leadership.
Painting & Quality Control
- Oversee painting and sandblasting operations to ensure work meets project and manufacturer specifications.
- Complete and maintain required daily paint documentation.
- Use gauges, meters, and testing equipment to verify proper calibration and operating conditions.
- Conduct quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) inspections on finished products.
- Address quality concerns and recommend improvements when necessary.
Shipping & Production Coordination
- Coordinate painting and loading assignments based on production needs and daily priorities.
- Ensure load tickets are accurate, complete, and entered into production/shipping software.
- Train employees on the software and documentation process as needed.
- Work with logistics, production, and management to keep operations on schedule.
- Monitor delivery deadlines and coordinate overtime or weekend work when necessary.
- Identify opportunities to improve department efficiency and present recommendations to management.
Safety & Compliance
- Ensure employees follow workplace safety procedures during painting, blasting, and loading activities.
- Monitor work practices and address unsafe conditions.
- Support company safety policies and employee accountability procedures.
Qualifications
- At least 5 years of experience in structural steel painting, sandblasting, and/or loading operations.
- Minimum of 2 years in a supervisory or team leadership position.
- Strong knowledge of industrial painting practices, paint specifications, and quality control procedures.
- Experience using gauges, meters, and testing equipment.
- Familiarity with production or shipping software preferred.
- Ability to train, supervise, and manage employees effectively.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to promote workplace safety and consistently enforce established procedures.