Hands-on Paint Supervisor & Production Team Lead

Global Power Components; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Power Components in Milwaukee, WI is seeking an Industrial Paint Supervisor to lead a production team on the floor while also working on the line. You will align daily tasks with the master schedule, interpret specifications, and ensure safe, efficient operations.

The role requires 3–5 years in manufacturing with at least 2 years of supervision; Six Sigma Black Belt is preferred. You will mentor staff, troubleshoot issues, optimize material usage, and maintain quality, safety, and

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience.
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred, but not required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Ability to work 40 to 50 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of production workers and work on the production line.
• Coordinate daily activities of various production departments.
• Interpret specifications, blueprints and job orders to workers.
• Plan and organize work to meet the schedule.
• Maintain production workflow between workers and departments.
• Monitor production for quality and make adjustments as necessary.
• Troubleshoot and solve production problems as they occur.
• Motivate team members to complete assignments on time.
• Train new production employees.
• Inspect production equipment for good working order.
• Promote safety and effective use of raw materials to reduce waste.
• Communicate schedules and changes across the organization.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Supervisory experience

Six Sigma Black Belt

Welding experience

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Project management

Reading blueprints

Lifting 50 lbs

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Global Power Components in Milwaukee, WI is seeking an Industrial Paint Supervisor to lead a production team on the floor while also working on the line. You will align daily tasks with the master schedule, interpret specifications, and ensure safe, efficient operations.

The role requires 3–5 years in manufacturing with at least 2 years of supervision; Six Sigma Black Belt is preferred. You will mentor staff, troubleshoot issues, optimize material usage, and maintain quality, safety, and