1st Shift Paint Production Manager (Manufacturing)

Location: Athens, Georgia, United States; onsite, 1st shift. Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance are not available.

Salary: $89,210–$133,810 per year.

Company

Manufacturing organization providing equipment, training, consulting, parts, service, and support for construction-related industries.

What you will do

• Supervise daily activities of production line workers, assign tasks, coordinate teams, monitor performance, and ensure workplace safety.
• Train new hires, manage schedules and work conflicts, and promote internal communication and continuous improvement.
• Partner with other departments to prepare, maintain, and update operating procedure, safety, and quality documentation.
• Collaborate with Production Managers on facility-wide continuous improvement projects.
• Lead the creation, implementation, and training of standard work procedures.
• Conduct process improvement discussions and determine disciplinary action when appropriate.

Requirements

• 5+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment or similar role, including military experience.
• Analytical thinking skills, including root-cause analysis and development of alternative solutions.
• Performance management skills and the ability to improve individual, team, and organizational performance.
• Problem-solving skills for organizational, operational, and process issues.
• Planning and organizing skills for structuring tasks, resources, and time systematically.

Nice to have

• Experience managing teams against production, budgetary, and efficiency targets.
• Experience with powder coat systems, liquid paint systems, pre-treat chemical application, and shot blast operations.
• Experience in multiple manufacturing support disciplines.
• Six Sigma Green Belt.
• Thorough knowledge of Lean Manufacturing processes.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and volunteer time.
• 401(k), HSA, FSA, disability, life insurance, parental leave, and adoption benefits.
• Career development, tuition reimbursement, health lifestyle programs, employee assistance, voluntary benefits, and employee discounts.
• Incentive bonus opportunities.

Hiring process

• Employment offers are conditional on successful completion of a drug screen.