Paint Manager

Paint Manager

The Paint Manager leads and manages all aspects of marine paint and refinishing operations, overseeing paint crews, lead technicians, and support staff. This role ensures projects are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and to the highest quality standards, while contributing to project estimating, customer relations, business development, workforce management, risk mitigation, material procurement, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate is an experienced marine industry professional with a proven track record of managing teams, developing talent, maintaining quality standards, and driving project success.

The Paint Manager is accountable for the overall performance of the Paint Department, ensuring operations are conducted safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company standards. This includes achieving departmental goals for safety, quality, productivity, schedule adherence, labor efficiency, customer satisfaction, and profitability.

• Owning the department's operational and financial performance.
• Driving continuous improvement in quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Developing and mentoring employees to build a high-performing team.
• Managing manpower, materials, and resources to meet project schedules and budgets.
• Maintaining accountability for project outcomes, including quality, production targets, and customer expectations.
• Identifying and mitigating operational risks affecting safety, quality, schedule, or profitability.
• Fostering a culture of professionalism, accountability, teamwork, and continuous learning.
• Supporting company growth through strong customer relationships, business development, and operational excellence.
• This role is a key organizational leader, expected to uphold company values while delivering strong results for customers, employees, and stakeholders.

• Minimum 7-10 years of management experience in the marine industry.
• Proven experience leading and supervising production teams.
• Experience hiring, training, and developing supervisors, leads, and technicians.
• Strong understanding of marine paint systems, coatings, surface preparation, and finishing processes.
• Experience with estimating, quoting, scheduling, and project management.
• Demonstrated success in customer-facing roles.
• Strong leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Knowledge of quality control standards and risk management practices.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.

• Experience in yacht refit, repair, or new construction environments.
• OSHA and workplace safety training certifications.
• Experience with budget management and cost control.
• Bilingual communication skills.

• Ability to work in marine, shipyard, and yard environments.
• Ability to climb ladders, board vessels, and access confined work areas when necessary.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

• Leadership & Team Development.
• Project Management.
• Business Development.
• Customer Service.
• Quality Assurance.
• Risk Management.
• Strategic Planning.
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills.
• Scheduling & Resource Allocation.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making.
• Organizational Effectiveness.

Reports To:

Operations Manager / General Manager

Supervises:
Paint Leads, Paint Technicians, and Support Personnel

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and accident insurance available.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance available.
• 401(k) with company match available.

Job Location:

Stuart, FL

Pre-Employment Requirements:
All applicants must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check as a condition of employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement:
Willis Custom Yachts is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected.