Hiring: Wood Finishing Manager Company: Catapult Solutions Group Location: Paris, TN Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 18:04:24 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Lean Manufacturing, Regulatory Compliance About the job Experience: •3+ years of leadership experience in commercial architectural millwork, laboratory casework, or high-end institutional furniture manufacturing Required Skills: •Manage daily schedules, assign tasks, and provide hands-on training to finishers, sanders, mixers, and booth operators •Oversee paint booth and flatline finishing operations to specification, including spray application, cure times, and surface preparation •Direct application of specialized, high-performance coatings (conversion varnishes, polyurethanes, chemical-resistant finishes) •Maintain exact mil-thickness requirements, manage strict color-matching consistency, and track VOC emissions to comply with EPA and OSHA standards. Verify adherence to AWI and SEFA testing protocols for all finished products •Implement 5S and lean practices to minimize dust contamination, reduce rework, and eliminate workflow bottlenecks •Oversee safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials and maintain proper PPE compliance across the department Qualifications: •Deep knowledge of catalyzed finishes, spray equipment operation (automated or manual), and film thickness measurement •Demonstrated familiarity with SEFA and AWI testing protocols and compliance requirements •Strong knowledge of hazardous material handling and PPE safety standards •Proven ability to diagnose and resolve finish defects (blistering, orange peel, adhesion failures) using root-cause analysis •Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills •Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple priorities and maintain quality standards under production pressure •Lean manufacturing or 5S certification •Background in both spray and dip application techniques Compensation: •$80,000 - $95,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!