Lead the Paint Line — Day-One Impact
Location: Anderson, SC | Type: Contract-to-Hire (conversion after 3 months with a pay increase) | Pay: $26/hr base, $27/hr on off-shifts
HTI is partnering with an automotive supplier to hire a hands-on supervisor to guide the paint department through each shift. You’ll keep production flowing, quality consistent, and teammates safe and supported.
A Day in This Role
- Kick off the shift with a quick huddle: review schedules, customer priorities, and targets.
- Stage people and materials so every booth and station has what it needs — parts, tools, and resources.
- Coach operators on standardized work, quality checkpoints, and safe practices.
- Audit product quality against customer specs and escalate concerns early.
- Keep the floor organized through 5S and proper waste handling; prevent and report spills or leaks promptly.
- Jump in to provide relief or help cover in emergencies to maintain throughput.
- Track performance and communicate results, issues, and countermeasures to leadership.
- Ensure all work instructions and safety, quality, and environmental procedures are followed.
Compensation & Shifts
- Base pay: $26/hour
- Off-shift premium: +$1/hour (total $27/hour)
- 1st shift: 4:45 AM – 1:00 PM
- 3rd shift: 8:45 PM – 5:00 AM
- 3rd shift: 11:45 PM – 8:00 AM
What You Bring
- Education: High school diploma or GED
- Experience: Automotive manufacturing background in assembly, injection molding, or paint
- Technical: Comfortable with basic computer use, including Microsoft Office
- Leadership: Clear communicator, organized planner, and steady problem-solver
- Mindset: Safety-first, quality-driven, and supportive of team success
Core Responsibilities
- Direct daily work assignments to meet production goals.
- Monitor schedules and ensure materials, tools, and equipment availability.
- Train and mentor associates on standardized work and safety practices.
- Reinforce customer quality requirements and verify product conformance.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area using 5S.
- Support environmental procedures, including proactive spill/leak prevention and reporting.
- Communicate performance and issues to the shift manager and leadership.
- Provide coverage during breaks and assist in emergencies.
Preferred Proficiencies
- Leadership / People Management
- Production Optimization
- Automotive Manufacturing Systems
- Basic Computer Skills
- Production Lead
Ready to guide a high-performing paint operation? Apply today to learn more from HTI.