George Silva
Summary
Experienced Paint Shop Manager with background in overseeing daily operations, ensuring quality control and meeting productivity targets. Strengths include staff leadership, workflow optimization and inventory management. Previous roles have demonstrated capability in improving operational efficiency and reducing costs while maintaining high-quality paint job results.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1996
1996
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Paint Shop Manager
Ranger Aviation Enterprises
San Angelo
03.1995 - Current
- Managed daily operations of paint shop for aircraft maintenance and repair.
- Supervised staff to ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Coordinated workflow and schedules for efficient paint application processes.
- Trained new employees on equipment use and safety protocols.
- Developed and implemented best practices for paint application techniques.
- Oversaw inventory management for paint supplies and materials.
- Collaborated with engineering teams on color matching and specifications.
- Conducted regular inspections to maintain compliance with industry regulations.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable regulations governing hazardous materials used in the paint shop.
- Assisted in developing cost estimates for painting projects, including labor and material costs.
- Analyzed performance data from previous projects to determine best practices for future jobs.
- Developed and implemented safety procedures for paint shop operations.
- Prepared reports detailing completed painting jobs, budgets, timelines.
- Identified and ordered necessary materials to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Ensured proper disposal of hazardous waste generated from painting operations.
- Maintained accurate records of all painting jobs, including costs and time frames.
- Facilitated communication between the paint shop staff and other departments within the organization.
- Planned and scheduled daily painting tasks for staff members, ensuring efficient use of resources.
- Performed regular inspections of the paint shop to identify any potential hazards or maintenance needs.
- Implemented new technologies that improved efficiency and accuracy of painting processes.
- Recommended process improvements to increase productivity while ensuring quality standards were met.
- Collaborated with vendors to negotiate pricing on supplies needed for painting jobs.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff members to discuss progress on current projects, as well as upcoming tasks.
- Managed inventory levels of paints and other materials used in the paint shop operations.
- Trained new employees on safe work practices in the paint shop environment.
- Monitored employee performance and provided feedback for improvement when necessary.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
Education
Lakeview High School
San Angelo, TexasSkills
- Paint application
- Inventory management
- Safety compliance
- Cost estimation
- Color matching
- Quality assurance
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Employee training
- Environmental compliance
- Scheduling
- Paint mixing expertise
- Waste disposal management
- Vendor relations
- Multitasking Abilities
- Recruitment and hiring
- Cost control
- Employee reviews
- Contract administration
- Supply chain management
- Cost reduction
- Price structuring
- Regulatory compliance
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
Timeline
Paint Shop Manager
Ranger Aviation Enterprises
03.1995 - Current
Lakeview High School