Paint Line Manager

The Paint Line Manager will provide technical and supervisory support and oversight for 2 powder coat paint line operations within the Manhattan manufacturing facility. Reporting to the Plant Manager, this role will be responsible for optimizing paint department performance, as it relates to safety, quality, delivery and efficiency. This position will serve as the primary caretaker of all paint line processes and equipment.

It will partner with the Maintenance Manager to facilitate the scheduling, coordination, and completion of all maintenance activity associated with the paint line. The manager is responsible for the execution of all production activity associated with the paint line and is directly accountable for the attainment of all operational goals related to safety, product quality, production schedules, and production costs.

• Defines safe work practices for all paint line processes, including pre-treatment washers, dry off ovens, paint booth equipment, paint curing ovens, and all conveyance. Uses RPI to facilitate employee buy‑in, define risk, and work with engineering to mitigate hazards, reducing the company’s and employees’ exposure to risk liabilities.
• Guides and develops paint department personnel (Powder Coat Painters / Powder Coat Associates) in the creation of and compliance with best practices (Standard Work).
• Defines and develops hang patterns that optimize the concentration of product in production space to assure effective transfer efficiencies and optimizes paint application at or below defined utilization standards.
• Provides for the continued loading/hanging of manufactured product onto the paint line per defined standards in support of daily production goals.
• Provides for the daily cleanliness and basic maintenance of the electrostatic paint system, ensuring all paint hooks are cleaned, replaced when necessary, and that paint chain, paint dogs, booths, and related components are kept in good operating order.
• Works as a liaison between the company and its powder‑coat supplier(s) to optimize material composition and ensure productivity and quality goals are met.
• Develops and implements quality control plans to ensure composition and application of materials meet or exceed customer and USPS standards for appearance, functionality, and performance; documents performance testing daily and retains samples and records to support regulatory requirements.
• Develops and executes preventive maintenance activities to optimize paint line equipment availability, reducing mean time between failures using thermal imaging and vibration analysis to predict failure rates and provide timely PM interventions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or 5+ years of leadership experience in a full paint line operation supporting manufacturing.
• 8+ years of paint line operations experience.
• Extensive knowledge of paint conveyor systems, technology, and proper paint applications.
• Problem‑solving mentality with a proven track record of continuous improvement.
• Experience leading safety, 5S, lean, and continuous improvement activities.
• History working within an ISO 9001 facility, ensuring ISO policies and procedures are followed.
• Detailed knowledge of proper management of hazardous materials and water quality requirements.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Efficient and effective written and oral communication skills.
• Highly detail‑oriented, organized, structured, and proactive.
• Computer and technology skills and aptitude.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees and dependents.
• Free life and AD&D coverage with supplemental coverage options.
• Employee assistance programs focusing on mental, physical, and financial health.

• Competitive compensation.
• Bonus opportunities.
• Generous 401(k) plan.

• Paid time off, including vacation, volunteer time off, sick leave, and paid holidays.

• Donation matching and time off to volunteer.
• Educational reimbursement.

Gibraltar is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and gives all applicants for employment equal consideration regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, arrest record, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, transgender status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Gibraltar will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in the application process.