Group Leader - Paint Production (On-Site)

Location: Wentzville, MO
Hourly Pay Rate: $40/hour

Bartech Staffing is a leading engineering, technical and professional staffing firm, and our clients include some of the nation's biggest companies. We are powered by Impellam Group, a connected group providing global workforce and specialist recruitment solutions. Our client has engaged us to assist them in hiring a contract Group Leader - Paint Production. If you are interested in an opportunity to get your foot in the door with a leading company, we want to talk with you!

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise 12-18 UAW hourly employees within the Paint Production Department.
• Ensure the safety, quality, and throughput of all employees and processes on the paint line.
• Monitor job station performance, ensure compliance with work instructions, and support continuous quality improvement.
• Maintain consistent production flow and troubleshoot issues impacting quality or productivity.
• Manage timekeeping and pay for hourly employees using Kronos.
• Handle training documentation, attendance, and administrative tasks requiring strong organizational skills.
• Communicate shift concerns, production status, and quality updates during hand-offs.
• Address employee conflict, performance challenges, and workplace issues professionally and promptly.
• Work 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts as assigned; rotate and provide coverage based on vacations, leaves, and production needs.
• Participate in structuredonboarding:
  • Shadow Group Leaders on 1st and 2nd shift for several weeks
  • Move to 3rd shift to shadow the Business Manager
• Collaborate with other departments approximately 25% of the time (more during training).
• Stand/walk on the production floor approximately 90% of the shift.
• Maintain a strong presence on the floor as this is not a desk role.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1-5 years of manufacturing or leadership experience preferred (experience not mandatory).
• Stable work history (not job-hoppy).
• Strong communication and organizational skills to manage complex, time-sensitive tasks.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities independently without needing direction.
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort addressing employee issues.
• Ability to work all three shifts, including mandatory rotational Saturdays (2 on, 1 off).
• Must be comfortable leading teams and speaking up in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and commitment to team success.
• Must be on-site; no remote work available.

Benefits

As a Group Leader with Bartech Staffing, you will be working through an established and respected staffing organization with over 40 years of experience serving as a trusted partner to client companies. We provide our talent with personal, responsive attention and assign an employee care representative to support you throughout the assignment. Depending on performance, the client may consider direct employment after one year.

At Impellam Group, we offer a competitive compensation package with benefits including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with employee contribution opportunities
• Paid time off, including holidays
• 529 college savings program

Make the most of your experience!

Apply now!

For this opportunity, the successful candidate will be directly employed by Bartech Staffing as a W2 employee while providing services to our client, who is looking for individuals eligible to work in the U.S. and able to start immediately.