Paint Lab Team Lead
Job Position: Bilingual Paint Lab Team Lead
Location: Indianapolis, IN 46229
Pay Rate: $21.00 - $23.00/hr
Shift: 1st shift 7am-3:30pm
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Bilingual Paint Lab Team Leader to lead day-to-day operations within a manufacturing paint lab. This position combines hands-on production responsibilities with team leadership, inventory management, quality control, and communication with customers and manufacturing departments.
The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of manufacturing experience, previous team lead or leadership experience, strong inventory skills, and the ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish (70% bilingual proficiency required).
What you’ll do
Lead and manage team members within the Paint Lab
Provide daily on-the-job training and direction to team members
Communicate with customers and internal manufacturing departments
Maintain accurate paint inventory and inventory records
Prepare inventory reports and help minimize excess inventory
Order paints, solvents, paint-line supplies, and vendor samples
Assist with production scheduling based on daily needs
Mix, thin, reduce, and prepare paints according to production requirements
Prepare touch-up paints, customer samples, master samples, and batch samples
Operate and maintain the automatic paint dispensing system
Operate a spectrophotometer and assist with identifying paint defects
Properly label paint, samples, solvents, and hazardous waste
Maintain organization and cleanliness throughout the Paint Lab
Coordinate solvent barrel changes, disposal, and hazardous waste collection
Work with outside vendors as needed
Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce waste, and control costs
Use email, spreadsheets, databases, and other basic office software
Follow all company safety, attendance, quality, and workplace policies
Qualifications
Bilingual English/Spanish – minimum 70% proficiency required
Minimum 1 year of manufacturing experience required
Previous Team Lead or leadership experience required
Inventory management experience required
Strong communication and customer-service skills
Comfortable working in a hands-on manufacturing environment
Basic computer skills, including email and spreadsheets
Paint, coatings, color matching, or paint-lab experience is a plus
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Must be at least 18 years old
Must be willing and able to meet applicable drug and alcohol testing requirements
Physical Requirements
Ability to regularly stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, crouch, and perform other physical activities throughout the shift
Ability to regularly lift and move 10–50 lbs.; heavier lifting may occasionally be required
Ability to distinguish differences in colors and finishes
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment that may include loud noise, dust, fumes, solvents, and varying temperatures
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who can lead from the floor — a dependable Team Leader who is comfortable working alongside the team while keeping production, inventory, quality, and communication on track. If you have manufacturing leadership experience, enjoy a hands-on environment, and are confident communicating in both English and Spanish, we want to hear from you.
Pay Range: $21.00–$23.00 per hour, based on experience.