Paint Supervisor

Job details

Posted 06 October 2026

Salary USD $86,000

Start date 26 October 2026

Salary Range USD

85000

• 89000

per Annually

Location Chattanooga

Job type Permanent

Discipline Process and Technology , Mechanical

Reference 170510

Job Function Supervisor , Paint Line

Job Title: Paint Supervisor

Salary Range: $78-89k plus OT after 45 hours

Shift: 1st or 2nd shift (TBD), 1st shift 6a-2:30p or 2nd shift 2p-10:30p with overtime as needed

Location: Chattanooga, TN

Reports to: Paint Department Manager

Main Mission:

To ensure that paint associates have everything needed to perform all aspects of their job safely and properly.

Main Activities:

• Monitor work environment and employee actions to ensure safe working conditions

• Monitor associates to ensure they are following current work instructions

• Monitor production schedule to ensure that parts are available from injection and ready for painting and that assembly has parts needed for paint

• Monitor part quality; perform root cause analysis and recurrence prevention of failures related to quality and performance of associates

• Assist associates with issues that prevent them from performing their job properly

• Relieve operator or shift manager in emergencies

• Provide direction and assign tasks to operators

• Maintain KPI and communication boards

• Ensure all associates are trained properly and ensure consistent and fair treatment (accountability)

• Report any safety or performance issues to shift manager

Requirements:

• 5+ years’ experience in automotive exterior painted parts production and technical supervision

• Ability to deploy structured problem-solving process

• Good interpersonal and organizational skills

• Ability to pass a Munsell color test for color matching of painted parts to specification

• Computer skills

• Must be a team player, flexible, and have good communication skills

**Must be authorized to work in the United States, client is not able to offer sponsorship at this time

**Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.