Paint & Shipping Supervisor – Structural Steel

About this role

Structural Steel Paint & Shipping Supervisor

Location: Cocoa, FL

Job Type: Direct Hire

Shift: 1st Shift, with oversight of potential 2nd Shift operations

Starting Pay: $30/hour; higher depending on experience

Position Overview

We are seeking a hands-on supervisor to coordinate paint, sandblasting, and steel loading activities in a structural steel fabrication facility. This role is responsible for directing daily work, maintaining quality standards, preparing shipments, training employees, and ensuring safe and timely operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily painting, sandblasting, and loading activities based on production needs and delivery schedules.
• Train new employees and help identify qualified candidates for department openings.
• Ensure daily paint documentation is accurate and complete.
• Use gauges, meters, and testing equipment to check calibration and verify painting quality.
• Perform quality inspections to confirm finished products meet project and manufacturer specifications.
• Review load tickets for accuracy and ensure information is entered correctly into production and shipping software.
• Train team members on production and shipping systems as needed.
• Coordinate with production, logistics, and management to prioritize work and meet shipment deadlines.
• Monitor schedules and coordinate overtime or weekend work when necessary.
• Identify workflow issues and recommend process improvements.
• Enforce workplace safety procedures and ensure employees follow established requirements.
• Assist with employee performance management and corrective action when needed.
• Provide consistent leadership while maintaining a professional, cooperative, and productive work environment.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in structural steel painting, sandblasting, and/or loading operations.
• Minimum of 2 years of team leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of industrial painting standards and quality control procedures.
• Experience using gauges, meters, and inspection equipment.
• Familiarity with production and shipping software preferred.
• Ability to train employees, manage daily assignments, and enforce workplace policies fairly.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Strong understanding of workplace safety practices.
• Work Environment

This role is ideal for an experienced steel fabrication professional ready to lead daily painting and shipping operations while supporting production goals, quality, and on-time deliveries.