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Painter/Supervisor

Propell
14 hours ago
On-site
Calgary, AB, Canada
Indeed

Our team designs and manufactures large-scale industrial equipment used across North America-from electrified oil & gas systems to mobile and modular power generation technologies. Our products operate in some of the toughest environments in the world-and we are looking for a talented Paint Supervisor to lead the Paint Department and help finish that build. If you take pride in leading by example and guiding a team of Industrial painters, preppers and media blasters - ensuring proper surface preparation, applying high-quality coatings and seeing a finished product roll out the door, this is the place for you! We value leaders who are engaged on the shop floor, committed to craftmanship and driven to achieve results through their teams. This position requires strong technical expertise, decisive leadership and active, hands-on involvement in daily operations including ensuring maintenance activities are completed to support safe and efficient operations. Responsibilities Enable co-workers to grow and succeed through formal and informal performance feedback, instruction and encouragement Employ a lead by example approach to company policies, procedures and standards Approve time-off requests while ensuring adequate staffing to meet operational and project needs. Address concerns of assigned employees and report issues to Manager of Operations for support and guidance Manage Paint department resources (labour, material, equipment and consumables) ensuring maximum efficiency in planning, forecasting and allocation and minimizing waste Review and forecast labour utilizations; adjust staffing and priorities to align with production schedules Coordinate with Supply Chain to ensure availability of paint, blast media and other consumables Liaise with all other department supervisors to ensure smooth effective workflow between departments Participate in the upkeep and maintenance of the Quality Control System as it relates to paint and blast operations and ensure quality control standards are met Ensure surface preparation, coating thickness, cure parameters and finish quality meet customer specifications Continually look for ways to improve products, tools, equipment, processes, and standard work Complete Non-Conformance Reports and lead corrective actions to reduce rework and defects Uphold customer standards, specifications and expectations of work Collaborate with management to ensure understanding of project scope, schedule and budgets Plan daily, weekly and monthly work packages to meet project baseline requirements including: paint & coating milestones and delivery dates; planned labour hours and productivity targets; defined work scope and deliverables; tracking project changes or unplanned work Coordinate and assign paint, coating and blast work to employees and ensure efficient distribution to maximize efficiency Assist with estimating labour hours and resource requirements for paint department jobs Ensure assigned personnel have the appropriate training, certifications, PPE, tools and technical support to perform their duties safely and effectively Join us to lead impactful projects, drive operational excellence and play a key role in delivering high-quality products that meet our customers' expectations. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits: Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance RRSP match Vision care Experience: Industrial Paint & Coating : 5 years (required) Supervisor or Lead Hand: 5 years (required) Work Location: In person

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