Powder Coat Supervisor - 2nd Shift (2:00pm-10:30pm)

Position Summary

The Powder Coat Supervisor (2nd Shift) supervises activities of Shop employees, supports manufacturing, and safety objectives.

Ideal Candidate

• Legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring Sponsorship
• Available to work on-site daily in Hobart, Indiana
• Available to work 2nd shift hours 200pm-1030pm (Some Saturdays will be required as well)
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions, formulas, and data analysis tools
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high-quality output
• A collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and reporting

Why You’ll Love Working With Us!

• Competitive benefits package
• Day 1 benefits - no waiting period to access health, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Short-Term Disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• General Bonus Opportunity based on performance and company success
• Comprehensive benefits that support your overall well-being

Job duties

• Leads the daily work of the team, including scheduling staff, planning and assigning work, implementing policies and procedures, and ensuring efficient work flow
• Direct employees in meeting quality and on-time delivery requirements, address production challenges, and communicate issues to relevant managers
• Follow the dispatch due dates and send reports with updates on the end of your shift to your manager and plant manager
• Partner with production department in managing workflow and ensuring that employees understand their responsibilities and delegated tasks
• Lead 6S improvements with your manager and direct employess to reach the goal of 90 points
• Provides technical guidance to team members and consults with other resources when needed
• Communicates with the Manager regarding schedules and backlogs
• Assists the Manager with selection and performance management of employees and recommending compensation
• Recommends equipment upgrades, staffing adjustments, improvements in procedures and working conditions, and process modifications
• Maintains monitoring employee productivity and providing constructive feedback and coaching
• Follows departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous improvement objectives, and safety rules
• Maintain timekeeping and attendance records for your groups using UKGI
• Issues corrective actions for employees who are not adhering to company policies (safety, attendance etc)
• Ensures that employees are progressing on training plans to achieve higher levels of performance and production
• Responsible for first line employee relations and resolution of issues within their departments

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a technical field a plus
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience
• Supervisory experience a plus

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to deal with conflicts and employee issues in a professional manner
• Technical orientation with ability to learn new technologies
• Computer skills including MS Office
• Ability to multi-task while maintaining attention to detail and deadlines
• Team-oriented and collaborative
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Customer service orientation
• Problem-solving and analytical skills