Manager of E-Coat and Industrial Water Treatment

Reading Truck Group; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

401(k) Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Equipment Discount Program

Paid Training & Development

Job summary

Reading Truck Group is seeking a Manager of E-Coat and Industrial Water Treatment in Reading, PA to lead multi-shift E-Coat and water treatment operations. You will supervise personnel, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive system upgrades for efficiency and reliability.

The role requires strong project management and Lean/Six Sigma experience, with a background in polymer chemistry and safety. This position offers competitive benefits and career growth within a large, expanding fleet

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in industrial truck body coating or automotive E-Coat preferred.
• 3–5 years of supervision or management experience.
• Experience with polymer chemistry and water treatment processes is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with safety and environmental compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee E-Coat and water treatment operations across shifts.
• Supervise, train, and mentor personnel; enforce safety and company policies.
• Plan upgrades to improve performance, reliability, and efficiency.
• Manage upgrade projects from concept to completion with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain records, permits, DMRS, and regulatory documentation.
• Optimize chemical usage and supervise equipment maintenance.
• Provide testing guidance and interpret water analysis results.
• Develop SOPs for consistent and safe operations.

Skills

Project management

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Polymer chemistry

Education

Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Manager of E-Coat and Industrial Water Treatment

Reading, PA, USA

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 4:00 AM

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

We offer big company perks with small company culture:

• 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.