Industrial Coating Supervisor

Ultimate Staffing Services; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 91,693,000 - 114,616,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing Services in Pittsfield, MA is seeking an Industrial Coating Supervisor to oversee coatings operations and ensure surfaces are prepared, coated, and finished to spec. You will lead a team in a collaborative, on-site environment and drive safety and efficiency.

The role involves managing surface prep, coating, curing, inspection, and documentation while ensuring regulatory compliance and quality. Strong leadership and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in industrial coatings, paint applications, or surface finishing.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical/trade certificate preferred.
• ASE certification preferred.
• Other production experience may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Direct, train, and evaluate coatings technicians and staff.
• Oversee surface preparation, coating, curing, and inspection.
• Ensure OSHA/EPA compliance and quality standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality to resolve issues.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Coatings supervision

Safety culture

Regulatory compliance

Lean Six Sigma awareness

Education

High school diploma

Technical/trade certificate

ASE certification

Job description

Position Overview

Ultimate Staffing is actively seeking an experienced Industrial Coating Supervisor to join their client's dynamic team in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in overseeing the daily operations of the coatings department, ensuring all surfaces are prepared, coated, and finished to meet company standards and regulatory compliance. This role offers a competitive hourly rate and the opportunity to lead a team in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Responsibilities

Supervision & Leadership

• Direct, train, and evaluate coatings technicians and support staff.
• Assign tasks and monitor progress to meet production schedules.
• Foster a culture of safety, teamwork, and accountability.

Operations Management

• Oversee surface preparation, mixing, application, curing, and inspection of industrial coatings.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and industry best practices.
• Manage equipment usage, preventive maintenance, and calibration of spray systems and curing ovens.
• Monitor material usage and reduce waste through proper handling and storage.

Quality & Compliance

• Conduct in-process and final inspections of coated products.
• Maintain accurate documentation of coating processes, inspections, and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other environmental and safety regulations.

Continuous Improvement

• Recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Support Lean, Six Sigma, or other operational excellence initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality departments to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in industrial coatings, paint applications, or surface finishing.
• Other production-based experience may be substituted.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience is strongly preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or trade school certificate preferred.
• ASE certification preferred.

Required Work Hours

Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, on-site in Pittsfield, MA.

Benefits

Enjoy competitive pay ranging from $32 to $40 per hour, with a minimum annual salary of $66,560 and a maximum of $83,200.

Additional Details

This position requires the successful candidate to be on-site full-time. The role offers the opportunity to engage with multiple departments, including Quality Control and other Production departments, enhancing both personal and professional growth. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.