Manager of E-Coat and Industrial Water Treatment

Reading Truck; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Dental Vision

401(k) with Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Safety Equipment Discount

Job summary

Reading Truck seeks a Manager of E-Coat and Industrial Water Treatment to lead operations across all shifts, ensure environmental compliance, and drive system upgrades for efficiency and reliability.

You will supervise and mentor plant personnel, develop SOPs, and manage regulatory documentation, DMRS, and chemical usage while collaborating with cross‑functional teams on upgrade projects and safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in industrial truck body or automotive E-Coat industry.
• 3–5 years of management or supervisory experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• WWTP Operator certification is a plus.
• Knowledge of polymer chemistry is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with testing and analysis of water samples and treatment methods.
• Strong safety and environmental compliance knowledge.
• Project management and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple projects.
• Lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies, and continuous improvement techniques.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence; customer-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the treatment plant operator and E-Coat operator on both shifts.
• Supervise, train, and mentor personnel, ensuring adherence to best practices, safety protocols, and company policies.
• Plan, develop, and execute upgrades to the E-Coat and water treatment systems to improve performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage upgrade projects from concept to completion.
• Ensure all operations are compliant with discharge permits and environmental regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of water and chemical usage, discharge monitoring reports (DMRs), and regulatory documentation.
• Oversee the ordering and tracking of chemicals used in the E-Coat and water treatment processes.
• Optimize chemical usage to maintain operational efficiency and cost control.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for consistent and safe operations.

Skills

Project management

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Team leadership

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelors in Chemical Engineering

WWTP Operator certification

Tools

Water testing analysis

Job description

How You Will Make An Impact

The Manager of E-Coat and Industrial Water Treatment is responsible to lead and oversee operations of the E-Coat and water treatment systems across all shifts. This role will include managing personnel, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, and driving system upgrades and efficiency improvements. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate records, auditing the records and processes, analyzing production performance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

The Nuts and Bolts

• Oversee the treatment plant operator and E-Coat operator on both shifts.
• Supervise, train, and mentor personnel, ensuring adherence to best practices, safety protocols, and company policies.
• Establish work priorities and monitor tasks to ensure efficient and effective operations.
• Plan, develop, and execute upgrades to the E-Coat and water treatment systems to improve performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage upgrade projects from concept to completion.
• Ensure all operations are compliant with discharge permits and environmental regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of water and chemical usage, discharge monitoring reports (DMRs), and regulatory documentation.
• Oversee the ordering and tracking of chemicals used in the E-Coat and water treatment processes.
• Optimize chemical usage to maintain operational efficiency and cost control.
• Supervise the maintenance and repair of water treatment equipment and systems.
• Provide guidance on testing water samples and interpreting results to ensure optimal system performance.
• Apply knowledge of polymer chemistry and chemical processes to troubleshoot and enhance operations.
• Identify opportunities for operational improvements in efficiency, quality, and sustainability.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for consistent and safe operations.

Required Credentials

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the industrial truck body, or other similar sheet metal coating industry preferred, or automotive E-Coat industry.
• 3–5 years of management or supervisory experience in a similar setting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• WWTP Operator certification a plus.
• Prior experience or knowledge in polymer chemistry is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with testing and analysis of water samples and treatment methods.
• Thorough understanding of safety and environmental compliance requirements.
• Project management and organizational skills, with the ability to plan, organize, and execute multiple projects concurrently, meet deadlines, and achieve desired outcomes.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies, and continuous improvement techniques.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence, with a customer-focused mindset and a passion for driving positive change and achieving results.
• Ability to oversee, guide, and train technicians, maintenance personnel, and operations personnel.

How We Make An Impact

At Reading Truck, we have more than 65 years of industry leadership in the manufacture, distribution, and enhancement of work truck bodies. As the world’s largest upfitter of work trucks, we continue to experience rapid growth through our expanding network of more than 20 locations across North America.

Take the next step in your career and come get paid to play with trucks!

Some of Our Total Rewards

• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Generous Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discount Program
• Paid Training and Development Programs

J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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