Job Title: Senior Supervisor, Operations Management (Paint Shop)

Job Code: 41457

Job Location: Waco, TX

Schedule: 4/10; Monday-Thursday (2nd Shift)

Job Description

The Senior Night Shift Paint Supervisor is responsible for leading and supervising all paint department operations during the night shift. This role ensures that production activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with established quality standards, regulatory requirements, and production schedules. The Night Shift Paint Supervisor provides direct leadership to paint employees, supports workflow execution, resolves operational issues, and coordinates with cross-functional teams to ensure continuity between shifts.

This position plays a critical role in maintaining productivity, supporting employee performance, minimizing rework, and driving continuous improvement within paint operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate night shift activities within the paint department
Lead daily execution of production requirements to support schedule attainment and on-time delivery
Assign work and establish priorities based on production demands, manpower, and material availability
Monitor department performance to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to required quality standards
Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements
Enforce standard work practices, procedures, and policies within the paint department
Provide coaching, guidance, and support to employees to enhance performance, accountability, and technical development
Conduct shift start-up meetings, communicate daily goals, and address operational priorities
Coordinate shift handoff with day shift leadership to ensure smooth transition of work, priorities, and issues
Ability to work night shift and support extended hours or weekends as needed
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment in accordance with job requirements
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 4 years prior relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience
Supervisory or leadership experience in paint, manufacturing, aerospace, aviation, or an industrial production environment
Experience with paint application processes, surface preparation, masking, coatings, and related production activities
Experience leading teams in a fast-paced production environment
Experience in safety and quality standards applicable to paint operations

Preferred Additional Skills

Proficiency in basic computer applications and production reporting tools
Demonstrate strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence
Foster a respectful, accountable, and team-oriented work environment
Lead by example through professionalism, communication, and decision-making
Support employee development and build bench strength within the department

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