Multi-site Paint Manager

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, called BENEfits4U. Our comprehensive offering includes: affordable medical, dental, and vision care; flexible spending accounts; life insurance; 401k with company match and much, much more.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• 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 improvement of current processes and developing 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, as well as developing additional or improved KPIs to ensure continual improvement of product and processes.
• Develop and initiates a Corrective Action plant to correct and/or prevent future occurrence of noncompliant processes or product. 
• Report daily on schedule compliance, quality and through put in the prep and paint department.
• Safety, EPA, OSHA, IATF 16949 and ISO14001 compliance.
• Coordinates the training of Paint Engineers and Paint Techs, including providing 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.

Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Process Engineering, preferably in the 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!