Automotive Paint Line Supervisor

Lead the Paint Line — Day-One Impact

Location: Anderson, SC | Type: Contract-to-Hire (conversion after 3 months with a pay increase) | Pay: $26/hr base, $27/hr on off-shifts

HTI is partnering with an automotive supplier to hire a hands-on supervisor to guide the paint department through each shift. You’ll keep production flowing, quality consistent, and teammates safe and supported.

A Day in This Role

• Kick off the shift with a quick huddle: review schedules, customer priorities, and targets.
• Stage people and materials so every booth and station has what it needs — parts, tools, and resources.
• Coach operators on standardized work, quality checkpoints, and safe practices.
• Audit product quality against customer specs and escalate concerns early.
• Keep the floor organized through 5S and proper waste handling; prevent and report spills or leaks promptly.
• Jump in to provide relief or help cover in emergencies to maintain throughput.
• Track performance and communicate results, issues, and countermeasures to leadership.
• Ensure all work instructions and safety, quality, and environmental procedures are followed.

Compensation & Shifts

• Base pay: $26/hour
• Off-shift premium: +$1/hour (total $27/hour)
• 1st shift: 4:45 AM – 1:00 PM
• 3rd shift: 8:45 PM – 5:00 AM
• 3rd shift: 11:45 PM – 8:00 AM

What You Bring

• Education: High school diploma or GED
• Experience: Automotive manufacturing background in assembly, injection molding, or paint
• Technical: Comfortable with basic computer use, including Microsoft Office
• Leadership: Clear communicator, organized planner, and steady problem-solver
• Mindset: Safety-first, quality-driven, and supportive of team success

Core Responsibilities

• Direct daily work assignments to meet production goals.
• Monitor schedules and ensure materials, tools, and equipment availability.
• Train and mentor associates on standardized work and safety practices.
• Reinforce customer quality requirements and verify product conformance.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area using 5S.
• Support environmental procedures, including proactive spill/leak prevention and reporting.
• Communicate performance and issues to the shift manager and leadership.
• Provide coverage during breaks and assist in emergencies.

Preferred Proficiencies

• Leadership / People Management
• Production Optimization
• Automotive Manufacturing Systems
• Basic Computer Skills
• Production Lead

Ready to guide a high-performing paint operation? Apply today to learn more from HTI.