Finish Department Manager

• Hours: Full-time
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• Industry: Advanced Manufacturing
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The Finishing Department Manager is responsible for all painting and scenic treatments for a diverse range of ongoing jobs. Quality control is of utmost importance. Ability to create, and thus teach scenic painting techniques and surface treatments to staff.

This role requires a proven ability in personnel management and time budgeting, excellent work ethic including attention to detail, workflow management, self-motivation, and the ability to collaborate with a diverse team.
Reports To: Production Manager


Primary Responsibilities:

General Management:
- Works in conjunction with Project Managers and Designers, oversees Painters and Scenic Artists
- Manages the workflow and personnel of a busy Finishing Dept
- Ensure proper safety practices/procedures and equipment are used, including identification and proper disposal of hazardous/toxic liquids or materials.
- Scheduling necessary labor for job (in conjunction with Production Manager)
- Initial conversations with estimators around budgeting jobs
- Executing projects within budget and timeline constraints
- Maintaining an orderly paint shop
- Expand One Hat One Hand’s capabilities through research of new products and techniques, and training therein


Facilities Management / Materials:
- Supervise maintenance of finishing equipment
- Maintain inventory of paint department materials
- Ensure paint kit are ready for installations, with any relevant documentation/ instructions
- Maintain record of finishing materials and processes used for each project
- Maintain work logs for our spraybooths


Project-Based Responsibilities:
- Produce samples as needed, with clear documentation
- Attend production meetings and other meetings as needed
- Perform and supervise painting of scenic elements
- Manage and execute to meet deadlines
- Ensure quality standards are met
- Confirm approval of final product by project manager and client before delivery and installation
- Ensure completed projects are protected and packed properly for a successful delivery and installation


Ancillary Responsibilities:
- Familiarity with and use of limited heavy equipment, such as scissor lifts and boom lifts
- Installation of project elements across varied locations, as needed.
- Develop partnerships with other trades/vendors.

Essential Skills and Experience:
- Experience with a variety of styles and techniques of painting
- Color mixing, layout, and faux treatment skills
- Interpret designers' paint elevations and develop them into full-scale scenic treatments
- Ability to organize and maintain inventory of painting supplies and tools
- Be comfortable working at heights on ladders and personnel lifts
- Excellent time management skills
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills
- Ability to work with an active production team and supervise groups
- Proficiency in Google Suite, Slack, Adobe and other Software tools as required
- Excellent problem solving abilities
- Clear, correct, and effective communication using the English language

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
- Ability to lift 50 lbs pounds of equipment and supplies as needed
- Indoor warehouse environment with moderate noise

Competitive

Full-time

In accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.