3rd Shift Assembly/Powder Supervisor

Vertiv; Corry (Erie County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a 3rd Shift Powder Coating & Assembly Supervisor to lead the powder coating and assembly teams, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will coach hourly staff, promote continuous improvement, and collaborate with Maintenance, Planning, and Engineering to resolve production issues.

You will read blueprints, manage schedules, and drive lean initiatives to reduce downtime and scrap while maintaining high safety standards in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of manufacturing supervisory experience.
• Experience in powder coating, metal fabrication, welding, or assembly manufacturing preferred.
• Able to read and interpret blueprints and production documents.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and production scheduling.
• Proficient with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of the 3rd shift powder coating and assembly departments.
• Lead, coach, and develop employees while promoting accountability and continuous improvement.
• Ensure production schedules are met with quality and efficiency.
• Monitor workflow, staffing levels, and downtime to maximize productivity.
• Conduct shift start-up meetings and communicate priorities, safety, and quality expectations.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Team coaching

Problem solving

Blueprint reading

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree or technical training (preferred)

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

The 3rd Shift Powder Coating & Assembly Supervisor is responsible for leading and coordinating all third-shift powder coating and assembly operations to ensure production goals, quality standards, safety requirements, and delivery schedules are achieved. This position provides leadership to hourly team members, promotes continuous improvement, and ensures compliance with company policies and manufacturing best practices.

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of the 3rd shift powder coating and assembly departments.
• Lead, coach, and develop employees while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining quality and efficiency standards.
• Monitor workflow and staffing levels to maximize productivity and minimize downtime.
• Conduct shift start-up meetings and communicate production priorities, safety topics, and quality expectations.
• Ensure all powder coating processes meet customer specifications for coating quality, color, thickness, and finish.
• Monitor assembly operations to ensure products are built accurately according to engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Perform regular quality inspections and address defects through corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with all OSHA regulations, environmental requirements, and company safety policies.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Maintenance to resolve equipment issues and reduce production interruptions.
• Work closely with Production Planning, Engineering, Quality, and other departments to resolve manufacturing concerns.
• Monitor labor utilization, overtime, scrap, and production efficiencies.
• Train new employees and provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback.
• Complete employee performance evaluations and assist with disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Maintain accurate production reports, shift documentation, attendance records, and other required documentation.
• Support Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's degree or technical training preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of manufacturing leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience in powder coating, metal fabrication, welding, or assembly manufacturing preferred.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and production scheduling.
• Experience leading teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, and production documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, heat, and moving equipment.
• Required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

Work Schedule

• Full-time, 3rd Shift
• Flexibility to work overtime and weekends as business needs require.

Preferred Experience

• Powder coating line operations
• Metal fabrication or heavy manufacturing
• Assembly production supervision
• Employee training and development
• Lean Manufacturing, and 5S implementation

The Vertiv Opportunity

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

Our Core Principles

Safety | Integrity | Respect | Teamwork | Inclusion

Our Strategic Priorities

• High-Performance Culture
• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

Vertiv Behaviors

• Own it
• Act with urgency
• Foster a customer-first mindset
• Think big and execute
• Lead by example
• Drive continuous improvement
• Learn and seek out development
• Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers' vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today's data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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