Paint Manager

Company Overview

CSP is the industry leader in the formulation and molding of lightweight, advanced composite components for the transportation industries. As an innovative, full‑service Tier One supplier, we offer an entrepreneurial environment where you’re only limited by your own imagination. In addition to our team‑focused environment, we provide industry‑leading benefits (
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) that include affordable medical, dental, and vision care; flexible spending accounts; life insurance; 401k with company match; and much more.

The Paint Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing paint processes to ensure the highest quality and efficiency. Partnering with Engineering, you will support technology enhancements and innovation as the organization expands to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

• Develop, implement, and optimize paint processes to ensure quality, cost‑effectiveness, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to understand product requirements and translate them into process parameters.
• Conduct root‑cause analysis for paint process issues and develop corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor material consumptions and process compliance.
• Assist in the improvement of current processes and develop new processes.
• Work with Engineering to identify, procure, and implement new equipment and processing equipment.
• Provide technical assistance to reduce and sustain paint defect rate.
• Report on current KPI results and develop additional or improved KPIs to ensure continual improvement of products and processes.
• Develop and initiate a Corrective Action plan to correct and/or prevent future occurrence of non‑compliant processes or product.
• Report daily on schedule compliance, quality, and throughput in the prep and paint department.
• Ensure compliance with Safety, EPA, OSHA, IATF 16949, and ISO 14001.
• Coordinate the training of Paint Engineers and Paint Techs, including mentoring on paint process techniques and best practices.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for paint processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using 5S and Kaizen methodologies.
• Lead and participate in process audits to ensure adherence to standards and identify opportunities for improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Process Engineering, preferably in paint processes.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience managing Paint Engineers and/or Paint Techs in a manufacturing environment.
• Solid understanding of continuous improvement methodologies such as 5S and Kaizen.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to conduct root‑cause analysis.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with robotics and automation systems.
• Ability to train and mentor team members.
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

If you enjoy innovation and an opportunity to learn and contribute to a growing organization, CSP is the place for you! As a CSP employee, you have the opportunity to see your impact every day. Our culture values self‑discipline, hard work, curiosity, trustworthiness, and humility. We collaborate to make a difference.