Paint Manager

Panelmatic, Inc. was founded in 1957 in Youngstown, OH to serve manufacturing industries with the design and build of custom electrical, instrument, and pneumatic control panels. Our business has sufficiently grown over the years to support expansion for our clients. We have produced control packages for many of America's top corporations in the chemical, environmental, food, pulp and paper, rubber, petroleum, pharmaceutical, glass, metals, and utilities industries. We also deliver equipment for use worldwide. Our rigorous methodology assures compliance with domestic and international standards. We can meet the needs of our diverse clientele from start to finish through sales, design, fabrication, testing, and delivery.

Since 1957, we have been known for our high-quality, custom-built control packages, our comprehensive service, and our technological and manufacturing expertise. This expertise assures you of our ability to handle the largest and most complex packages quickly and efficiently.

Job Summary

Panelmatic is seeking an experienced Paint Manager to lead our paint and finishing operations. The Paint Manager will oversee daily painting activities, supervise paint personnel, ensure quality standards are met, and support efficient production of custom control panels and fabricated components. This role is responsible for managing workflow, maintaining safe operating practices, improving processes, and ensuring finished products meet customer specifications.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in industrial painting, surface preparation, paint application methods, and team leadership. This position requires a hands-on leader who can balance production priorities with quality expectations while developing and supporting a skilled paint team.

Job Duties

• Supervise, train, and provide daily direction to painters and paint department personnel
• Plan, prioritize, and coordinate paint department workload to meet production schedules and customer requirements
• Ensure proper preparation, coating application, and finishing techniques are followed to maintain high-quality standards
• Review drawings, specifications, and work instructions to verify correct colors, coatings, finishes, and application requirements
• Oversee surface preparation processes including grinding, sanding, cleaning, masking, stripping, and polishing
• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of paint equipment including spray guns, ventilation systems, mixing equipment, and related tools
• Monitor paint mixtures, viscosity, chemical ratios, and coating thickness to ensure consistent results
• Inspect completed work for quality, appearance, durability, and compliance with specifications
• Troubleshoot paint defects and determine corrective actions, including rework and refinishing processes
• Maintain inventory levels of paint, coatings, supplies, and equipment; coordinate ordering as needed
• Develop and implement improvements to painting processes, efficiency, and quality
• Ensure employees follow all safety procedures, including proper PPE usage, ventilation requirements, and hazardous material handling practices
• Promote a culture of safety, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, training, and performance development of paint department employees
• Maintain accurate production records, quality documentation, and department metrics
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Engineering, and other departments to resolve issues and maintain workflow
• Operate painting equipment and perform hands-on painting duties as needed
• Ability to work in enclosed spaces and extreme heat for extended periods of time

Requirements

• 5+ years of industrial painting experience, including spray painting and surface preparation
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong knowledge of industrial coatings, paints, primers, sealers, and finishing processes
• Experience reading and interpreting drawings, blueprints, and paint specifications
• Ability to mix and apply coatings while maintaining proper viscosity and finish requirements
• Experience operating spray guns and other painting equipment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
• Ability to troubleshoot paint application issues and identify solutions
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
• Experience painting electrical control panels, fabricated metal products, or industrial equipment
• Experience managing a paint booth or finishing department
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards related to industrial painting and chemical handling
• Experience working with powder coating, epoxy coatings, or specialty industrial finishes
• Experience working in a custom manufacturing environment

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, LTD

• 100% medical premium paid for by Panelmatic for the employee-only level medical coverage
• 80% paid for by Panelmatic and 20% paid for by the employee on all other level medical coverage (ie employee plus child, employee plus spouse, family)
• 401K, profit sharing, and ESOP contributions
• Scholarships, educational reimbursement, paid volunteerism, and paid personal and professional development provided
• PTO and paid holidays provided
• Career advancement opportunities
• Competitive wages
• Family-friendly environment with average employee tenure above five years