Manufacturing Supervisor - Powder/Paintline Department

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing
• 5+ years of experience in powder coating or industrial finishing
• Strong understanding of production flow and process optimization
• Able to lead teams and make real-time decisions
• Preferred: Experience with ERP/MRP systems, Bilingual (English/Spanish), Experience with both powder coating and wet paint processes

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily paint line operations, including hanging, coating, and workflow coordination
• Plan and prioritize work to minimize color changes and maximize efficiency
• Ensure on-time production and eliminate paint-line-related delays
• Monitor coating quality, including appearance, adhesion, and process consistency
• Conduct routine audits to ensure standard work and processes are followed
• Manage inventory of powder, chemicals, and paint line supplies
• Cook with production, engineering, and materials teams on daily requirements
• Train, assign, and develop paint line personnel
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and quality
• Ensure preventive maintenance is completed and equipment is operating properly
• Monitor system parameters (booths, filters, washer chemistry, etc.)
• Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant work environment