Paint Lead

Arconic is currently in search of Paint Lead to join our Paint Department based in Springdale, AR.  

At Arconic, we take pride in our work and our innovative products and technologies that advance sustainable solutions for a better world. We strive to create a safe, inclusive, and collaborative workplace with competitive benefits, development opportunities and a culture that values and rewards employees on all levels of the organization.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the department day-to-day production and work standards activities;
• Lead people with respect and build fellowship and teamwork; 
• Conduct Hazardous Waste and Safety Audits;
• Back up for the Department Manager in the Manager’s absence;
• Clean hand-off of information and system to the next shift Lead
• Make improvements that add value; 
• Lead and follow all safety and health requirements listed in applicable procedures and work instructions;
• Train employees and perform observations of work and coach employees back to the standard; 
• Troubleshoot and work with maintenance and department personnel to determine problem (quality, productivity, and downtime) find the root cause and take the leadership role through problem solving activities;
• Manage the usage of supplies, inventory, and ordering of supplies used in the Paint Room;
• Interact with other departments to prevent and/or solve problems;
• Communicate with the Paint Manager and relay instructions to others in the department;
• Perform duties as assigned by Paint Manager to efficiently meet production schedules and OTIF deliveries;
• Emphasizes the requirement of safe working practices on the Paint Line; 
• Develop and maintain a good relationship with internal suppliers, promoting a teamwork environment;
• Lead daily management meeting, track metrics and create improvement plans.

You have: (required) 

• Must have an excellent understanding of the Paint process and equipment; 
• Excellent communication skills;
• Exhibit safe working practices.

Preferred Qualifications 
 

• Knowledge of Kawneer products;
• Excellent decision making and leadership skills;
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook (e-mail) and Microsoft Office (Word and Excel);
• Working knowledge of JDE shop floor reporting screens;
• Active support and leadership for ABS tools and concepts;

Arconic Corporation is a leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate and extrusions, as well as innovative architectural products, that advance the automotive, aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial and building and construction markets. Building on more than a century of innovation, Arconic helps to transform the way we fly, drive, and build. 

We live our core values and commit to delivering sustainable value to our customers, our employees, our communities and our stakeholders. 

At Arconic, we: 

Act With Integrity. 

We lead with respect, honesty, transparency and accountability. 

Safeguard our Future. 

We protect and improve the health and safety of our employees, communities and environment. 

Grow Stronger Together. 

We cultivate an inclusive and diverse culture that advocates for equity. 

Earn Customer Loyalty. 

We build customer partnerships through best-in-class products and service. 

Drive Operational Excellence. 

We pursue continuous improvement through innovation, agility, people development and collaboration. 

Create Value. 

We achieve success by generating and growing value for our stakeholders. 

United States Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Arconic is an equal opportunity employer. We take action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.