Provide direct supervision to hourly paint personnel
Set high standards for safety, quality, performance, and attendance, and hold people accountable.
Partner with leadership and Human Resources to ensure a positive working environment
Operations & Workflow Management
Plan and execute daily priorities to meet production schedules
Anticipate and mitigate bottlenecks related to materials, cure times, or equipment
Quality
Give feedback to team members on surface preparation, application quality, and defect prevention
Identify and contain paint defects early to minimize rework
Ensure all work meets Trek's Cosmetic Guidelines
Safety
Enforce PPE requirements, safe material handling, and booth safety standards
Ensure proper ventilation, housekeeping, and flammable material controls
Stop work and escalate issues when unsafe conditions exist
Training & Development
Coach painters on spray technique, defect prevention, and equipment use
Develop backup skills and bench strength within the team
Continuous Improvement
Lead efforts to reduce variability, rework, and first pass defects
Support standard work, housekeeping improvements, and process optimization
Requirements
3-5 years of experience leading or supervising employees in a manufacturing or industrial paint environment.
Working knowledge of:
Industrial coatings and application methods
Paint booth operations and environmental controls
Safety practices related to solvents, isocyanates, and flammable materials
Strong communication, organization, and decision-making skills
Ability to lead on the floor and address issues in real time
Trek Benefits:
Flexible and fun company culture
Competitive health care
PPO & HDHP medical plan options, Dental insurance, Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Free life insurance & optional term life insurance
Competitive vacation package
401(k) with match and Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP)
12 weeks of maternity leave with 100% pay
Flexible holiday schedule - 10 company holidays
Tuition Reimbursement up to $15,000! (Undergraduate & Masters programs)
Employee discounts on all product
Deep partner retail discounts
We are an E-Verify employer.
For more information, please click on the following links:
E-Verify Participation Poster: English / Spanish
E-Verify Right to Work Poster: English | Spanish
Benefits
Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time offFlexible scheduleEquity / stock options
Additional Information
A bit about us
Trek is an awesome place to work, with amazing benefits for all employees. We build only products we love, provide incredible hospitality to our customers, and change the world by getting more people on bikes. When you're on our team, you're taken care of, encouraged to learn and grow, and given lots of opportunities to do so. Give us your best, and we'll give it right back. Sound pretty sweet? Then come join us!
Job Description
Position Summary
The P1 Paint Lead is responsible for overseeing daily paint operations to ensure safe, high quality, and on-time production. This role provides direct leadership to hourly paint personnel, enforces quality and safety standards, manages workflow, and serves as the primary liaison between painters and the quality, engineering, maintenance, and leadership teams.
Trekbikes · Waterloo, WI