Paint & Shipping Lead

Paint & Load Operations Lead
Location: Cocoa, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Shift: 1st Shift; provides oversight for possible 2nd Shift operations
Pay: Starting at $30.00/hour, with higher pay available depending on experience
Position Overview
Seeking an experienced Paint & Load Operations Lead to coordinate daily painting, blasting, and steel loading activities. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for workflow, employee training, quality control, documentation, safety, and meeting production and delivery schedules.

• Lead daily painting, sand blasting, and loading operations.

• Help interview and select qualified or trainable team members.

• Train and support new employees within the paint department.

• Make sure required paint records and documentation are completed each day.

• Use gauges, meters, and testing equipment to perform daily checks and verify proper operation and calibration.

• Perform QA/QC inspections to confirm finished steel meets project and manufacturer requirements.

• Review load tickets for accuracy and ensure information is entered correctly into production/shipping software.

• Train employees on production and shipping software when needed.

• Work with logistics, production, and management to assign painting and loading work according to production needs.

• Monitor schedules and help ensure orders are ready for required delivery dates, including overtime and weekend work when necessary.

• Identify process improvements and communicate recommendations to management.

• Enforce safety procedures and address safety concerns promptly.

• Assist with employee corrective action and progressive discipline when necessary.

• Provide fair, consistent, and professional leadership.

• Promote teamwork, accountability, and a productive work environment.
• 5+ years of experience in structural steel painting and/or loading operations.

• At least 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience .

• Strong knowledge of painting standards and quality control procedures.

• Familiarity with production/shipping software preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to train, supervise, and hold employees accountable.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accurate work.

• Strong commitment to workplace safety and enforcing safe work practices.