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Paint Department Supervisor

ValenceLawrence, MAMay 21st, 2026
Essential Functions Statement(s)Safety conscious and always looking for preventative safety measuresTo accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Understands the Valence Surface Technologies Code of Conduct policy, leading by exampleOrganizes assigned area to ensure ready access to and knowledge of all orders currently in process on a daily work basisBasic knowledge of Microsoft OfficeDrug screening and background check are requiredEffectively communicates with customer service regarding work that is in the area or coming to the area for processingMaintains the shop in an orderly 5S and well-kept mannerOperates within established safety, quality, and financial guidelinesKeeps current on project and overall shop performance, understands and monitors departmentbudget, works with manager to resolve problems and plans for improvementsWorks closely with Production Management and supervisors on other shifts/departments to determine daily, weekly, and monthly work schedulesMaintains schedule and reassigns labor as work load changesKnows what needs to be done on a daily basis to keep the work moving through the production processExecutes schedule with a sense of urgency, and with sincere concern for safety, quality, timeliness, and cost consciousnessMaintains and monitors appropriate documentation on all ordersEffectively supervises employees in the departmentOrganizes work to be done and assigns accordingly, follows dashboard requirements while working with customer service to exceed customer expectationsCommunicates with employees regularly and seeks their input on issues in regard to problem solvingClarifies responsibility and expected resultsDelegates responsibility to employees where appropriateGives adequate direction, counsels employees on performance issues/concerns, provides assistance and/or training where appropriateInitiates disciplinary actions where necessary according to established proceduresWorks with manager and human resources to resolve problems as neededTrains employees and monitors their performance on Valence Surface Technologies safety procedures and proper Valence techniques for all production processes and movement of materials in/out/around the shopUnderstands and ably performs (and ensures that others understand and can perform) appropriate and safe techniques for lifting and maneuvering materials in various stages of completionUnderstands and institutes the methods needed to get the work done in a timely and efficient mannerResolves technical problems and challenges by involving the appropriate people in order to keep production moving, to meet/exceed customer expectationsParticipates in improvement teams, Gemba walks, and meetings as requestedParticipates in continuous process improvement activities always looking for new ways to do the job with eye to reducing cost, streamlining processes, and increasing throughputPay Rate 25.00-30.00 per Hour