Skilled - Paint Supervisor

Paint SupervisorSalary: $52,000-$72,800/yearShift: 1stHours: 6am-2:30pm Direct hire opportunity in the Kansas City area! If you're ready to take the leap into a supervisory role but still have the eye for painting, we're looking for you. Our partners in Kansas City, MO is looking for their next leader to oversee operations in the facility while also working on the production floor with the team! This is a small shop environment that offers tons of growth and development. Once you start, you'll fall in love and be there forever! This role is open due to the recent retirement of their department manager. This is a direct hire opportunity.Paint Supervisor Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Lead and supervise a team of 2-5 painters and powder coaters, sandblasters, ensuring efficient workflow across multiple coating linesApply various liquid coatings, including cookware-like finishes, with attention to consistent thickness and surface qualitySupport production by performing surface preparation, masking, and finishing tasksOperate equipment such as spray guns, blast cabinets, and forklifts, while ensuring proper equipment maintenanceConduct quality inspections of finished parts, verify production counts, and complete necessary documentationPerform general facility and equipment maintenance, including welding, grinding, and metalwork as neededManage shipping and receiving operations, including packing and shrink-wrapping finished partsTrain and develop team members, fostering a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvementCommunicate operational needs and performance updates to upper managementPaint Supervisor Requirements:Strong experience in liquid coating application, preferably with automotive or similar coatingsAbility to read and follow coating manufacturer PDS (Production Data Sheets)Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)Prior leadership experience leading small teams is preferredPossess a quality-focused mindset, strong attention to detail, and excellent attendanceWillingness to learn new skills and perform support tasks such as blasting and maintenancePhysical activities include lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally and performing repetitive tasksEquipment used includes spray guns, blast media, forklift, sanding tools, and other metalworking toolsQPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately! Why work with QPS? Access to sought-after positions with leading employers, dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process. Best of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers and we will never ask you to pay a fee! We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.