Paint Manager

The Paint Manager will work closely with management and customer service teams to ensure the scheduling and availability of resources align with production plans and customer orders. This role involves distributing production schedules and work orders, reviewing staffing and material needs, and directing logistics operations. The Paint Manager will provide leadership in material planning, production scheduling, and product shipment, applying expertise in capacity planning and supply/demand systems to standardize best practices.

Responsibilities

• Distribute production schedules and work orders.
• Review production schedules, work orders, staffing tables, and other documents to determine personnel and material requirements.
• Direct all inbound and outbound logistics with detailed planning and routing.
• Provide overall leadership and strategic direction to material planning, production scheduling, and product shipment.
• Apply knowledge in capacity planning and supply/demand systems to drive disciplined systems and robust processes.
• Develop and implement tools to evaluate inventory levels and recommend inventory control strategies.
• Ensure efficient deployment and utilization of assets to meet demand.
• Develop and implement capacity optimization tools for strategic sourcing and capacity planning.
• Identify, negotiate, and resolve conflicts regarding material and capacity availability.
• Consult with operations/plant managers, material suppliers, and workforce supervisors to secure materials and provide instructions.
• Manage logistics personnel and systems to ensure product delivery meets customer requirements at the lowest company cost.

• Experience in manufacturing, paint application, and paint manufacturing.
• Knowledge in raw materials, production processes, and quality control.
• Proficiency in industrial paint/coating systems, surface preparation, and finishing techniques.
• Experience with painting and anodizing of aluminum extrusions.
• Understanding of principles and methods for moving goods by air, rail, sea, or road.
• Engineering experience in a manufacturing/plant environment.
• Skills in chemical and process safety management, process improvement, and lean manufacturing.
• Management skills in logistics, laboratory, commercial painting, and industrial settings.

• BS degree in Engineering or a relevant discipline from an accredited institution.
• 5 years of experience in a manufacturing/plant environment.
• 2 years of experience overseeing industrial paint or coatings operations preferred.
• Experience with contemporary scheduling and materials management, including MRP, Demand Flow, JIT, Forecasting, Inventory Planning, Logistics, and Supply Chain design, is highly preferred.

The role is based in a manufacturing environment, with time spent equally between the manufacturing floor and desk work, including chemical and wastewater treatment. The standard work hours are Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. The industrial setting requires wearing boots, pants, and personal protective equipment such as hard hats and glasses. The work can be physically demanding, particularly in summer heat.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Phoenix, AZ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $125000.00/yr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Phoenix,AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 22, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $80,000 - $125,000