Powder Coat Supervisor

Powder Coat Supervisor
Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Powder Coat Supervisor to oversee daily operations within our powder coating department. This individual will be responsible for leading a team, ensuring production goals are met, maintaining quality standards, and driving safety and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the department.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with powder coating systems, strong leadership abilities, and a commitment to operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily powder coat department operations, including pretreatment, coating, curing, unloading, packaging, and material flow
• Lead, train, schedule, and manage department employees to meet production and quality goals
• Operate, monitor, adjust, and troubleshoot powder coating equipment including automatic booths, reclaim systems, powder guns, conveyors, and curing ovens
• Ensure proper powder application, adhesion, film build, cure quality, color consistency, and finish standards
• Coordinate production priorities with management and other departments to maintain workflow and on-time delivery
• Enforce safety policies, PPE requirements, housekeeping standards, lockout/tagout procedures, and OSHA compliance
• Monitor department performance, powder usage, waste, rework, and efficiency metrics
• Manage employee attendance, performance, coaching, and disciplinary actions as needed
• Coordinate preventative maintenance activities and communicate equipment repair needs to minimize downtime
• Maintain inventory levels of powders, masking materials, hooks, plugs, and other department consumables
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, labor efficiency, and cost reduction

Qualifications

• Previous experience in powder coating, industrial finishing, painting, or a related manufacturing environment
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience preferred
• Strong understanding of powder coating processes, equipment, and quality standards
• Experience troubleshooting production equipment and resolving process issues
• Knowledge of safety regulations, OSHA requirements, and lockout/tagout procedures
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

What We Offer

• Four-day work week
• Stable first-shift schedule
• Competitive hourly pay
• Opportunity to lead and make an impact within a growing manufacturing operation

If you have experience leading powder coating operations and are looking for an opportunity to take ownership of a department, we encourage you to apply.