Paint Shop Supervisor

MORGAN OLSON LLC Morgan Olson is the leading walk-in van body manufacturer in North America producing over 7,500 vehicles annually. Morgan Olson’s portfolio of customers serves a multitude of industries and delivery applications. The primary industry served by these iconic Morgan Olson Walk-in vans is parcel package pick up & delivery because most everything ordered on-line is delivered by a Morgan Olson Walk-In Stepvan. Other key industries served include Textile Rental and Laundry services, baking and snack foods, newspaper delivery, service & utility vehicles, and the ever-growing mobile cuisine food trucks! Morgan Olson’s leadership stands committed and focused. Reinvesting tens of millions of dollars back into Morgan Olson’s production facilities with state-of-the-art equipment and advanced automation technologies, producing the safest and most efficient "last mile" home delivery work trucks on the market today.     Job Title: Supervisor - Paint Department   Job Description: To plan, organize, supervise, and perform journey-level surface preparation and application of paints on aluminum and steel surfaces to meet customer expectations regarding quality and on- time delivery.   Essential Functions and Activities: Works closely with industrial painting staff to ensure all quality standards are met in a timely manner. Provide optimum production output and quality by minimizing downtime and effectively directing spray painters and support staff. Prioritize and meet all changing deadlines and schedules. Tracking and communicating production status while recording problem information for further resolution and learning. Follow and enforce all OSHA, and environmental compliance regulations as well as company policies. Coordination of hourly staffing. Process improvement activity assistance. Cost-reduction improvements for both new and existing equipment/processes. Management of production 5S system within the department. Instruct, lead and motivate hourly Team Members. Supports and participates in Morgan Olson’s PPS team efforts. Adheres to Quality policy by exceeding customer expectations, being customer-focused and supporting continuous improvement activities. Adheres to Safety policies and practices behavioral based safety 100% of the time. Other duties as assigned.   Qualifications: High school diploma with 5+ years of paint supervision experience Excellent communication skills (Verbal and Written) Working knowledge of paint department processes and principles, including latest technologies General knowledge of production control / scheduling systems Proficient in Microsoft Office Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) Company paid life insurance 10 company paid holidays Vacation and personal time   Equal Opportunity Employer   #LI-CM2