Finishing Supervisor

SQDC Recruiting and Consulting LLC; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

SQDC Recruiting and Consulting LLC is partnering with a Chicago metal manufacturer to hire a Finishing Supervisor. You will lead coatings operations across powder coating and immersion paint lines, ensuring quality, efficiency, and safe, compliant production.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in finishing, 3+ years in supervision, and a track record of leading multilingual teams in a fast-paced setting. First shift with overtime flexibility is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in finishing processes including powder coating and/or immersion paint; metals finishing experience preferred
• 3+ years of production supervisor experience in manufacturing, metals or finishing a plus
• Strong knowledge of paint processes, viscosity, quality inspection, and coating equipment; ability to troubleshoot quality issues and equipment problems
• Experience managing preventative maintenance, consumable inventory, and environmental/regulatory reporting (EPA, OSHA)
• Proven ability to lead and motivate diverse, multilingual teams
• Thrives in a fast-paced, high-mix environment and can make sound decisions as priorities change
• Primarily first shift with flexibility to support other shifts and overtime as needed

Responsabilités

• Lead the coatings operation across multiple powder coating and immersion paint lines in a Chicago metal manufacturing setting
• Drive quality and efficiency improvements to shape the finishing department's future
• Act as a hands-on, people-focused leader to motivate and develop a diverse team
• Manage preventative maintenance, consumable inventory, and regulatory reporting (EPA, OSHA) to ensure compliant operations

Connaissances

Powder coating

Immersion paint

Production supervision

Quality inspection

Coating equipment troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Inventory management

EPA/OSHA reporting

Team leadership

Decision making

Shift flexibility

Description du poste

We are working with an established, growing metal manufacturing company in Chicago, IL. They are looking for a Finishing Supervisor to lead their coatings operation, which includes multiple powder coating and immersion paint lines. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on, people-focused leader to make an immediate impact on quality and efficiency and help shape the future of the finishing department.

• 5+ years of experience in finishing processes, including powder coating and/or immersion paint; experience coating metal surfaces preferred
• 3+ years of production supervisor experience in a manufacturing environment; metals or finishing industry a plus
• Strong knowledge of paint processes, viscosity, quality inspection, and coating equipment, with the ability to troubleshoot quality issues and equipment problems
• Experience managing preventative maintenance, consumable inventory, and environmental/regulatory reporting (EPA, OSHA)
• Proven ability to lead and motivate diverse, multilingual teams
• Thrives in a fast-paced, high-mix environment and can make sound decisions independently as priorities change
• Primarily first shift, with flexibility to support other shifts and overtime as needed