Position Title: Paint Team Lead


Location: Grovetown, GA


Requisition ID: JR_25767

Description:

KSB is a leading supplier of pumps, valves and related service. Our reliable, high-efficiency products are used in applications wherever fluids need to be transported or shut off, covering everything from building services,industry and water transport to waste water treatment, power plant processes and mining. Founded in 1871 in Frankenthal, Germany, the company has a presence on all continents with its own sales and marketing organisations and manufacturing facilities. Around the globe, more than 190 service centres and around 3,500 service specialists are on hand to provide local inspection, servicing, maintenance and repair services under the KSB SupremeServ brand. Innovative technology that is the fruit of KSB’s research and development activities forms the basis for the company’s success.

People. Passion. Performance. It is these three success factors that make KSB the company it is today.

At KSB, we recognise that it is people who actually make the difference – the people we employ and the people we serve. This is why we are committed to equal rights and treatment worldwide and never lose sight of the aspects ecology and sustainability when manufacturing our products.

Paint Team Lead

KSB GIW, Inc.

Department: Paint Dept.
Reports to: Supervisor, Paint Dept.
Location: Grovetown, GA, USA
Shift: First

FLSA Status: Hourly

OVERVIEW:

The Paint Team Lead is a working leader responsible for overseeing all aspects of paint operations on their shift. This role ensures high-quality work, adherence to safety and process standards, and efficient coordination between departments. The Paint Team Lead coaches and develops team members, including incoming temporary workers, drives productivity, and promotes a culture of continuous improvement.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promotes safety and housekeeping as the #1 priority
• Leads the paint team in compliance with all company policies, procedures, and performance expectations
• Assigns daily tasks, sets priorities, and ensures adherence to production schedules and deadlines
• Serves as the primary point of contact for troubleshooting issues within the paint department
• Trains, mentors, and evaluates paint team members, as well as temporary employees entering the company. Provides input for performance reviews.
• Monitors paint quality and consistency; ensures documentation and inspection reports are accurate and timely
• Collaborates with supervisors and planners to schedule paint department work and manage resources
• Leads problem-solving efforts for process, equipment, or quality issues
• Assists in onboarding new team members within the department
• Facilitates continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, quality, productivity, and cost
• Works hands-on alongside team members to complete prep and painting tasks to spec
• Maintains the upkeep and proper operation of paint equipment and systems
• Interfaces with vendors and internal stakeholders on new materials, equipment, and methods
• Collaborates with various departments, such as Machine Shop, Assembly, and Quality, to ensure needs are met
• Ensures paint area remains clean, organized, and audit-ready

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required
• Experience: Previous leadership or team lead experience preferred. Minimum 3–5 years in an industrial painting environment.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Effective communicator—able to give clear direction and constructive feedback
• Organized, decisive, and detail-oriented
• Comfortable working under deadlines in a production environment
• Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequently: Standing, walking, sitting, bending, squatting, and stooping. Lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 75 lbs
• Occasionally: Overhead work, climbing ladders or stairs, driving forklifts, and operating cranes

KSB Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. KSB makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

We value employees who take the initiative and are committed to our company; Employees who take responsibility and for whom business success is the focus of their actions. In return, we offer fair framework conditions for collective wages and pensions, flexible working time models, individual training opportunities and the best career prospects.

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