Paint, Blast & Shipping Team Lead

Paint, Blast & Shipping Team Lead Location: Cocoa, FL Job Type: Full-Time Shift: 1st Shift, with oversight of potential 2nd Shift operations Pay Rate: Starting at $30.00/hour; higher depending on experience Job Overview We are seeking a hands-on team lead to manage structural steel painting, sandblasting, and shipping activities. This role focuses on product quality, employee training, safe work practices, production coordination, and on-time deliveries. The successful candidate will lead daily operations and work with management and other departments to keep production on schedule. Key Responsibilities Help interview and select qualified candidates and train new employees in painting and related operations. Ensure daily paint documentation is completed accurately and maintained. Inspect and verify gauges, meters, and testing equipment to confirm proper calibration and operation. Perform quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) inspections to ensure finished products meet project and manufacturer specifications. Review load tickets for accuracy and enter shipping information into production and shipping software. Train employees on production and shipping systems as needed. Coordinate painting, blasting, and loading assignments with production, logistics, and management. Monitor schedules and shipment deadlines, arranging overtime and weekend work when necessary. Identify workflow issues and recommend improvements to management. Enforce safety procedures and ensure employees follow workplace requirements. Participate in corrective action and progressive discipline processes when needed. Provide fair, consistent leadership and promote a cooperative, productive work environment. Required Qualifications At least 5 years of experience in structural steel painting, sandblasting, and/or loading operations. At least 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience. Strong understanding of industrial painting standards and quality control procedures. Ability to train employees, coordinate daily work, and apply workplace policies consistently. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks, schedules, and deadlines. Excellent attention to detail and commitment to product quality. A strong focus on workplace safety and compliance. Preferred Qualifications Experience using production or shipping software. Experience coordinating painting, blasting, and steel loading operations across multiple shifts.