1st Shift Powder Coat Area Lead – Hands-On Leader

Polywood; Syracuse (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and HSA plan options

Dental and vision coverage

Life and disability benefits

Accident, illness, and supplemental健康

Job summary

POLYWOOD is seeking a dependable 1st Shift Powder Coat Area Lead to support daily operations across the powder coat process. This hands-on role helps keep communication and part flow organized, troubleshoots coating issues, and supports production as needed.

You’ll work 5:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., Monday–Friday, in a full-time position, with opportunities to learn powder coat troubleshooting, line maintenance, inventory tracking, and EPA-compliant testing, while collaborating with teammates to meet

Qualifications

• Dependable attendance and reliability.
• Strong problem-solving skills to troubleshoot issues quickly.
• Clear communication and organized workflow.
• Willingness to support production hands-on.
• Attention to detail and focus on quality.
• Team-oriented and capable of aiding production needs.
• Experience in manufacturing, powder coating, or a lead role is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Managing emails, chats, and shared sheets to ensure information reaches the right areas.
• Scanning out parts orders in Sabretooth for the shift and requesting orders as needed.
• Troubleshooting powder coating settings for each part and color.
• Completing powder gun maintenance and cleaning as needed.
• Performing line and hook maintenance when required.
• Stepping into the process to hang, pull, or coat parts during production needs.
• Testing washer tank chemicals daily to ensure EPA standards are met.
• Communicating with other shifts to support smooth handoffs.
• Monitoring inventory of powder, chemicals, and other supplies.
• Maintaining tracking sheets for filters and air quality.

Skills

Dependable attendance

Problem-solving

Communication

Team player

Lead experience

Manufacturing experience

Powder coating knowledge

Job description

POLYWOOD is seeking a dependable 1st Shift Powder Coat Area Lead to support daily operations across the powder coat process. This hands-on role helps keep communication and part flow organized, troubleshoots coating issues, and supports production as needed.

You’ll work 5:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., Monday–Friday, in a full-time position, with opportunities to learn powder coat troubleshooting, line maintenance, inventory tracking, and EPA-compliant testing, while collaborating with teammates to meet