Structural Steel Paint & Shipping Supervisor
Qualdoc · Cocoa, Florida, United States · onsite
Structural Steel Paint & Shipping Lead
Location: Cocoa, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Starting Pay: $30.00/hour, with potential for higher pay based on experience
Shift: First shift, with oversight responsibilities for a possible second shift
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced lead to coordinate structural steel painting, sandblasting, and shipping operations. This hands-on role focuses on quality control, employee training, production scheduling, safe work practices, and on-time deliveries. The successful candidate will work with production, logistics, and management to keep daily operations running efficiently.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate painting, sandblasting, and loading assignments based on production schedules and shipping deadlines.
- Train new paint department employees and participate in candidate interviews.
- Complete daily paint records and documentation.
- Use gauges, meters, and testing equipment to verify proper calibration and performance.
- Perform quality checks to confirm finished products meet project requirements and manufacturer specifications.
- Ensure load tickets are accurate and entered into production and shipping software.
- Train employees on shipping system procedures as needed.
- Communicate with production, logistics, and management to maintain workflow and meet delivery dates.
- Oversee schedules that may require overtime or weekend work.
- Identify process improvements and recommend changes to management.
- Enforce safety procedures and workplace policies.
- Participate in employee corrective action and progressive discipline when necessary.
- Provide fair, consistent leadership and maintain a positive, productive team environment.
Qualifications:
- At least 5 years of experience in structural steel painting and/or loading operations.
- Minimum of 2 years in a team lead or supervisory role.
- Strong knowledge of industrial painting standards and quality control procedures.
- Familiarity with production or shipping software preferred.
- Experience training employees, managing daily assignments, and enforcing workplace policies.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
- A strong focus on workplace safety and compliance.