Specialist Operator 1

Paint Specialist

Position Summary:

The Color Plus paint specialist is an S level position in James Hardie SBS matrix. His primary role is to oversee the paint management in the color plus department. He is under direct supervision of the Department Foreman. He supervises the filter press as well as the paint mixers to meet the paint or filter press related demands of Color Plus.

Position Responsibilities

• Managing and Training of the paint mixers and filter press operators
• Initiates purchase requests for parts and supplies for the paint farm and filter press
• Tracking paint usage and water usage in the department
• To be on call for any color or filter press related issues
• Overall knowledge of paint batching and filter press operations
• Troubleshooting of paint or paint farm related issues
• Troubleshooting of the filter press
• Assisting of troubleshooting paint related issues on the lines
• SOP and procedure updating, equipment calibrations and maintenance, lab function ability

Quantitative Dimensions

Decision Making:

The Paint Specialist balances priorities, manpower, material, and has supervisory responsibility for all the paint mixers and filter press operators.

Supervisory/Lead Responsibilities:

The paint specialist provides leadership, mentoring, and has supervisory responsibility for all the paint mixers and filter press operators.

Scope of Position:

The paint specialist directs, coordinates, and supports paint farm and filter press requirements. These duties include but are not limited to Managing and Training of the paint mixers and filter press operators, initiates purchase requests for parts and supplies for the paint farm and filter press. Tracking paint usage and water usage in the department, to be on call for any color or filter press related issues, overall knowledge of paint batching and filter press operations, troubleshooting of paint or paint farm related issues on the lines, SOP and procedure updating, equipment calibrations and maintenance, and lab functions.

Position Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Required:

• Demonstrates advanced skills with the standard features of various personal computer word processing and spreadsheet software
• Strong interpersonal and written/oral communication skills with the ability to relate well cooperate with others to effectively coordinate activities and accomplish goals.
• Demonstrated ability to pay attention to detail and continual diligence abut follow-up
• Strong desire to learn
• Well organized with the ability to multi-task
• Must be able to lead and be a part of cross functional teams
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Sound judgement, problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to manage the flow of all required information and documentation
• Must have proven experience and ability in paint troubleshooting techniques
• Basic knowledge of pumps and the concepts around them
• Must have the ability to demonstrate working knowledge of paint and its concepts
• Must have the ability to demonstrate working knowledge of the filter press and its concepts
• Have the ability to read/comprehend instructions given thru instruction manuals and SOP’s
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Proven ability to work in a safe manner
• Must be completely versed in the use of the Spectrophotometers, and all lab related equipment
• Forklift licensed
• Can work with heights

Education/Experience:

Required:

• Previous experience in a paint related field or James Hardie Specialist level position. E.g. coater or process technician as an example is preferred but not required.

Competencies:

• Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues; problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
• Aligning Performance for Success: Focusing on guiding others in accomplishing work objectives.
• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills: Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping u with current developments and trends in areas of expertise.
• Building Partnerships: Identifying opportunities and taking action to build strategic relationships between one’s area and other areas, teams departments, units, or organizations to help achieve business goals.
• Managing Conflict: Dealing effectively with others in an antagonistic situational using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people.  
• Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the environment, adjusting to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
• Stress Tolerance: Maintaining stable performance under pressure or opposition (such as time pressure, or job ambiguity); handling stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and the organization.
• Continuous Learning: Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application.
• Gaining Commitment: Using appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas or plans; modifying one’s own behavior to accommodate tasks, situations, and individuals involved.
• Information Monitoring: Setting up ongoing procedures to collect and review information needed to manage an organization or ongoing activities within it.