Lead Powder Coating Supervisor | Hands-On Ops Leader

DECKED; Defiance, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with match

Paid parental leave

Wellness program

Job summary

DECKED in Defiance, Ohio is seeking a Powder Coating Supervisor to lead the daily operations of the powder coating department. You will manage surface prep, pretreatment, coating application, curing, and final inspection while directing the powder coating team to meet production goals and quality standards.

The role requires hands-on powder coating experience, strong leadership, and the ability to troubleshoot line issues, optimize processes, and ensure OSHA/EPA compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years powder coating or industrial finishing experience, with 2+ years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Ability to read work orders, prints, technical data sheets, and coating specifications.
• Proficiency with coating thickness gauges, adhesion testing, and other quality inspection methods.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience with automated powder coating systems or conveyor lines.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety practices for chemical handling.
• Forklift certification or material handling experience.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office/Google Docs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, schedule, and direct powder coating team members to meet daily production goals and delivery commitments.
• Oversee surface preparation and pretreatment processes, including cleaning, degreasing, masking, and chemical wash stages.
• Oversee electrostatic powder application, including gun settings, film build, color changes, and booth operation.
• Monitor curing oven performance, including temperature profiles, line speed, and cure cycle times.
• Ensure coatings are selected and applied per work instructions, prints, and customer specifications.
• Verify finish quality through inspection of coverage, film thickness, adhesion, and appearance, and approve or reject parts.
• Partner with Quality to investigate finish defects, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Train, coach, and evaluate team members, and develop cross-training plans across all stations of the line.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance of spray equipment, booths, pretreatment systems, ovens, and conveyors to minimize downtime.
• Supervises and coaches team members effectively while managing attendance, timecards, and corrective action documentation.
• Manage powder and chemical inventory, reclaim practices, and material usage to control cost and waste.
• Track and report department KPIs, including throughput, first-pass yield, rework rate, and on-time delivery.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts using Lean, 5S, and standard work practices.
• Enforce OSHA regulations, PPE requirements, lockout/tagout, and safe handling of chemicals and powders.
• Ensure compliance with EPA and hazardous material handling, storage, and disposal requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Skills

Leadership

Quality control

Troubleshooting

Line setup

Lean manufacturing

Safety compliance

Communication

Supervisory

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Google Docs

Job description

DECKED in Defiance, Ohio is seeking a Powder Coating Supervisor to lead the daily operations of the powder coating department. You will manage surface prep, pretreatment, coating application, curing, and final inspection while directing the powder coating team to meet production goals and quality standards.

The role requires hands-on powder coating experience, strong leadership, and the ability to troubleshoot line issues, optimize processes, and ensure OSHA/EPA compliance.