Project Manager (Production Manager)

Salary + Commission

Note: Only applicants with a cover letter will be considered.

 

Looking for a leadership role with real responsibility, autonomy, and room to grow?

 

Do you thrive in operations, problem-solving, and delivering an exceptional customer experience?

 

We are Top Coat Painting, a high-end residential and commercial painting company based in Fort Wayne. We’re known for professionalism, craftsmanship, and doing what we say we’re going to do.

 

The painting industry has a reputation problem. We’re raising the standard.

 

We’re hiring a driven, organized, customer-focused Project Manager to lead production, manage crews, and ensure every job is completed on time, on budget, and at a high level.

 

This is a field-based leadership role — not a desk job.

 

What You’ll Do As a Production Manager

 

  • Communicate with clients before during and after their project
  • Schedule and coordinate projects with painters, subcontractors, and customers
  • Higher train and managed painting crew
  • Maintain production timelines and ensure job stay on schedule
  • Protect job, profitability and efficiency
  • Inspect job sites for quality, cleanliness, and professionalism
  • Solve problems quickly and take ownership of outcomes
  • Handle customer concerns and ensure a strong final experience
  • Build long-term relationships with clients and crew

 

Skills & Requirements
  • Strong leadership presence
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Problem solver who takes ownership -Comfortable working in the field daily
  • Tech comfortable (Excel, scheduling, mobile communication  -Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
  • Salary + Commission Structure
  • Year 1 Expected Earnings: $40,000 – $60,000
  • Year 2 Expected Earnings: $60,000 – $75,000 Monthly Gas Stipend (Vehicle Allowance Provided)

 

Earnings are directly tied to production efficiency, profitability, and leadership performance.
This role has real upside for someone who takes ownership and drives results.

 

How to Apply
We receive a high volume of applications.
Only applicants who submit a cover letter will be considered.
 
In your cover letter, tell us:
  • Why this role interests you
  • Why you believe you’re a strong fit for Top Coat Painting
  • Why you thrive in leadership and operations
If you’re ready to lead production and raise the standard, apply now.
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