Anodizing Line Supervisor

AKFA Aluminium; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Visa support

Professional growth opportunities

KPI-based bonuses

Job summary

AKFA Aluminium in Bowling Green, Kentucky, is looking for an experienced Anodizing Line Supervisor to manage our aluminum anodizing line operations. In this leadership role, you will ensure compliance with international standards and lead a team to deliver high-quality results.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in anodizing processes, proven leadership skills, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement. Join our rapidly growing manufacturing company with full support for professional growth and safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in anodized aluminum manufacturing with supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of sulfuric acid anodizing and safety training.
• Experience with equipment like immersion tanks and chemical dosing systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan line loading and monitor production schedules.
• Ensure compliance with industry specifications.
• Provide training for operators on safety and quality.

Skills

Anodizing process expertise

Leadership skills

Quality management

Safety compliance

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Associate degree or Technical diploma with relevant experience

Tools

Technical drawings

Line equipment

Quality management systems

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and safety-oriented Anodizing Line Supervisor to oversee the safe, stable, and cost-effective operation of our automated aluminum anodizing line. In this role, you will lead a shift team, ensure strict compliance with international quality standards, and guarantee on-time delivery of high-quality finished products. If you have a strong background in electrochemical surface treatment, proven leadership capabilities, and a commitment to continuous improvement, we want you on our team!

Production Ave, 1309, Bowling Green, Kentucky 42101, US

Tasks

• Plan line loading, assign personnel, monitor production schedules, and ensure all throughput and quality targets are met.
• Maintain process discipline to meet strict customer and industry specifications including AAMA, ASTM, MIL and customer specifications.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, including dimensional tolerances, cosmetic criteria, and coating thickness requirements.
• Organize routine cleaning, inspections, and minor repairs of immersion tanks and line equipment, and coordinate with Maintenance for larger interventions.
• Provide hands-on, on-the-job training and coaching for operators and line technicians regarding safety, process control, and quality standards.
• Actively participate in reducing scrap or rework, minimizing downtime, improving throughput, and optimizing chemical, energy, and operational expenses.
• Work closely with the Lab for bath control and process parameters, as well as Quality, Logistics, and client representatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• An Associate degree or Technical diploma may be considered with 7–10+ years of directly related anodizing experience and proven leadership capabilities.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the manufacturing of anodized aluminum products, with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory, foreman, or lead role in an anodizing department.
• Strong, hands‑on understanding of sulfuric acid anodizing processes, surface preparation, coloring, and sealing.
• Practical experience with line equipment such as rack systems, immersion tanks, automatic hoists, rectifiers, chemical dosing systems, and wastewater treatment interfaces.
• Mandatory knowledge of safety training related to OSHA standards for working with hazardous chemicals, PPE, and Lockout/Tagout.
• Formal certificates in aluminum anodizing technology from the Aluminum Anodizers Council or similar industry bodies.
• Training in quality management systems like ISO 9001 or IATF 16949 and working knowledge of APQP, FMEA, or PPAP for automotive and architectural customers.
• Background working with well‑known international or large regional customers in automotive, architectural, aerospace, or defense industries under formal quality standards.
• Preferred background working with well‑known international or large regional customers in automotive, architectural, aerospace or defense industries, under formal quality standards and strict traceability/documentation requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to manage a team in a complex, multi‑step chemical manufacturing environment.
• Strong commitment to safety and discipline, high attention to detail, resilience under pressure, and readiness to make timely decisions when process deviations occur.
• Effective communication skills for working with management, cross-functional teams, and customer representatives.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Full support (visa and others).
• Work with a strong brand setting industry standards.
• Full‑time, stable employment in a modern, rapidly growing manufacturing company.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advanced industry training.
• All necessary safety gear and a structured, professional work environment.
• KPI‑based bonuses.