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Operating Technician Manufacturing Lead

The Sherwin-Williams Company
$37.57 - $37.57 Hourly
United States, North Carolina, Charlotte
Mar 31, 2026
This position is an essential part of Sherwin's manufacturing team. They assist the Operations Manager and/or Production Supervisor, in maintaining all standards in accordance with safety, quality, inventory, and productivity levels while contributing to the safe and efficient production of consistently high-quality products according to the production plan and customer requirements as an operator. This position performs various manufacturing tasks as assigned and is responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and productive working environment. Additional Information: Weekend Day Shift: Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm (8); Saturday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm (12); Sunday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm (12); Monday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm (8) This position is also eligible for bonus based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company's applicable plans. Job duties include contact with other employees, operating heavy machinery, and access to proprietary information, raw materials, finished merchandise, and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company's staff, employees, and vendors. Support shift set-up including scheduling and production planning Monitor and report on productivity and other relevant shift activity Contribute ideas to improve or optimize production procedures Abide by and promote all company safety and quality expectations Operate paint making control systems and manufacturing equipment in an efficient and safe manner Monitor raw materials and finished goods for quality Comply with policies and standard operating procedures Keep equipment logs, perform minor repairs, and report breakdowns in a timely manner Maintain production records and reporting as required Collaborate with other departments to complete production orders on time Monitor and replenish inventory of parts and supplies Provide technical support and training to other team members Keep tools, equipment, and work environment clean and organized daily Minimum Requirements: Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future Must have at least one (1) year of work experience operating machinery in a manufacturing and/or distribution environment Preferred Qualifications: Have at least one (1) year of experience in leadership role(s), supervising others, or leading teams Have completed formal training in and/or have at least one (1) year of work experience applying continuous improvement tools such as Six Sigma, 5-S, Lean Manufacturing, Transactional Lean, etc. Have at least three (3) years of experience in a manufacturing and/or distribution environment Have an associate's degree or higher #SHWOps