Posted 06/2026
Job Description
Job Summary
STS Technical Services is hiring a Painter Group Lead in Liberty, Missouri. This is a regular full-time, non-exempt role supporting paint department operations in a manufacturing and production environment.
The Painter Group Lead supports the Supervisor in overseeing daily paint department activity, guiding team members, managing workflow and helping ensure production is completed safely, efficiently and to quality standards. This role is ideal for someone with industrial or manufacturing experience, hands-on paint department knowledge and the ability to coach, train and lead others on the production floor.
Job Details
Job Title:
Group Leader
Market Title:
Group LeaderJLG
Department:
Team Leader
Location:
Liberty, Missouri
Status:
Regular Full-Time
FLSA Classification:
Non-Exempt
EEO-1
Category:
Production
Position Summary
The Group Leader supports the Supervisor in managing daily departmental operations to ensure efficient, high-quality production. This position requires comprehensive knowledge of department processes, equipment, tools and workflow.
The Painter Group Lead helps guide team members, manage workflow, support scheduling and materials coordination, solve production issues, coach employees and maintain compliance with safety and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned.
Perform and demonstrate key departmental tasks with a high level of proficiency
Apply knowledge of standards, equipment, tools and workflow to identify and implement process improvements
Provide daily feedback, coaching and support to team members to enhance performance
Mentor and assist in training new employees
Monitor and adjust workflow to meet production schedules
Support and enforce production policies and procedures
Assign tasks and lead by example through hands-on work
Assist with inspections and ensure product quality before final release
Interact professionally with customers and customer representatives as needed
Communicate effectively across all organizational levels, including team members, management and HR
Maintain a clean and safe work environment
Follow safety protocols and 6S standards
Minimum Qualifications
6 months or more of experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting
Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed, including evenings, weekends and holidays, to meet business and production demands
Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance in person and on site
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Standout Qualifications
Previous leadership experience
Associate degree or trade certificate related to the job function
Computer literacy with Microsoft Office
Working Conditions
The following represents general working conditions for this role. Specific conditions may vary depending on business needs and individual circumstances.
Work is performed in a manufacturing or production environment
May involve exposure to loud noise, dust, moving machinery and temperature fluctuations
May require standing for extended periods
May require repetitive motions, bending, kneeling, climbing and use of tools and equipment
Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 pounds
Must be able to push and pull up to 50 pounds and up to 30 pounds sustained
Proper personal protective equipment must be worn when required
Visual and auditory acuity are needed for safe equipment operation and effective communication in a busy workspace
Reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure access to all essential job functions
About STS Technical Services
STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with leading companies across the aerospace, defense, manufacturing and industrial sectors. We connect skilled professionals with contract, direct-hire and long-term career opportunities across the United States.
If you are looking for Painter Group Lead jobs in Liberty, Missouri and have experience with manufacturing, production leadership, paint department operations, workflow coordination, employee training or hands-on team leadership, we encourage you to apply today.
Equal Opportunity Employer
STS Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer.
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