Paint Production Supervisor I

Life Fitness; Ramsey, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off and holidays

On-site fitness center

Job summary

Life Fitness is seeking a Production Supervisor in Ramsey, MN to lead daily production and powder coat painting operations. You will provide strong floor leadership, coach staff, ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery, and collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering on process improvements.

The role requires a bachelor’s or technical degree and 3+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, with deep powder coat knowledge and strong communication and problem-solving

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or technical degree in a related field
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing/production
• Experience in powder coat painting and industrial finishing is strongly preferred
• Ability to interpret production schedules and quality requirements; strong communication
• Proficiency with MS Office; Oracle skills desirable

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop production staff to meet safety, quality, and productivity goals
• Set priorities, assign work, and adjust staffing to meet production schedules
• Oversee powder coat process steps: prep, racking, pretreatment, application, curing, inspection
• Review KPIs and drive continuous improvement to reduce scrap and downtime
• Ensure compliance with safety policies, SOPs, and environmental handling practices

Skills

Powder coat painting

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor’s degree or technical degree

Tools

Electrostatic application equipment

Curing ovens

Conveyors

Job description

Join us as we empower the world to work out, creating healthier lives together.

Position Summary

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading daily production and powder coat painting operations through strong floor leadership, employee development, accountability, and cross‑functional coordination. This role ensures safety, quality, throughput, and on‑time completion goals are met by setting clear expectations, coaching employees, removing barriers, and driving consistent execution. Technical knowledge of powder coat painting processes is important to effectively lead the team, recognize process issues, support troubleshooting, and partner with Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering on improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop production leads, employees, and contractors to achieve safety, quality, productivity, attendance, and departmental performance goals. Set daily priorities, assign work, monitor progress, and adjust staffing, workflow, and resources to meet production schedules and customer requirements. Provide visible floor leadership by reinforcing expectations, addressing issues promptly, supporting team communication, and creating a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement. Use powder coat painting knowledge to oversee key process steps, including part preparation, racking, pretreatment, powder application, color changes, curing, inspection, and finished‑part handling. Recognize and escal [ty?] process concerns related to coating coverage, film thickness, cure time and temperature, cleanliness, adhesion, color consistency, scrap, rework, and first‑pass quality. Guide the team in identifying powder coating defects and partner with Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and Management to resolve root causes and prevent recurrence. Ensure employees and contractors follow company policies, standard operating procedures, safety requirements, PPE expectations, and environmental handling practices for powder, chemicals, and waste. Coordinate with Maintenance and production support teams on equipment readiness, cleaning, changeovers, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance needs for paint line equipment. Lead shift meetings to communicate KPIs, production priorities, safety topics, quality concerns, operational changes, and performance expectations. Review and act on KPIs including productivity, scrap, rework, downtime, quality, powder usage, first‑pass yield, and on‑time completion. Support training, cross‑training, staffing, scheduling, performance management, and employee accountability to build a capable and flexible team. Maintain accurate production, inspection, training, material usage, and process documentation. Identify and support continuous improvement opportunities that reduce waste, improve line efficiency, strengthen first‑pass quality, and improve overall team performance. Maintain a clean, organized, 5S‑focused, and safe production and paint environment. Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or technical degree in a related field and at least 3 years of supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated ability to lead teams, set expectations, coach employees, address performance issues, and drive accountability in a manufacturing or production environment. Experience in powder coat painting, industrial finishing, metal finishing, or a related manufacturing environment strongly preferred. Working knowledge of powder coating materials, surface preparation, pretreatment systems, electrostatic application equipment, curing ovens, conveyors, and finished‑part inspection methods is a strong differentiator. Ability to interpret production schedules, work instructions, quality requirements, process documentation, and performance reports to make sound operational decisions. Strong communication, problem‑solving, organizational, coaching, and conflict‑resolution skills. Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented production environment while balancing safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement priorities. Proficiency with email and Microsoft Office; Oracle skills are highly desirable.

Physical & Work Requirements

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during the work shift. Ability to occasionally lift, move, or handle materials as required by the production environment. Ability to work around manufacturing equipment, noise, and varying temperatures. Willingness to work flexible hours, overtime, weekends, or different shifts when business needs require.

Success in This Role

The successful Production Supervisor will be a visible, hands‑on leader who builds an accountable team culture, develops employees, communicates clearly, and consistently drives safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement. Powder coat painting knowledge will help this leader make better operational decisions, ask the right questions, identify process risks, and support timely problem‑solving. At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength,we think customer first,play as one team, andraise the bar on fitness innovation—in the gym and in every corner of our facilities. Wepersevere and get it done, with a clear purpose toinspire each other to live healthier lives.

The salary range for this position, intended for U.S. applicants, is $62,300 - $86,000 annually.

This position is eligible to participate in Life Fitness / Hammer Strength’s Production Bonus Plan, which offers the potential to earn additional compensation based on performance metrics. Bonus eligibility is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.

This position is eligible to receive a mobile allowance to offset the costs of using a personal cell phone for business related purposes.

Benefits

• a 401(k) savings plan with 4% employer match
• medical, dental and vision insurance
• parental, medical and military leaves of absence
• paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year
• paid vacation days beginning at 13 days annually
• paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws
• company paid short‑term disability and optional long‑term disability
• health savings account
• health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts
• employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• hospital indemnity
• identity protection, legal services, adoption assistance, tuition assistance
• commuter benefits, employee discounts, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions

Employees also have access to our state‑of‑the‑art on‑site fitness center featuring industry‑leading Life Fitness and Hammer Strength equipment, making it easy to support health and wellness before, during, or after the workday.

Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

There continues to be a significant increase in phishing attempts across all industries where fraudsters are impersonating real employees and sending fictitious job offers to applicants in a scheme to obtain sensitive information. Please note that Life Fitness/Hammer Strength will never ask for your financial information at any part of the interview process, including the post‑offer stage, and will only correspond through “@lifefitness.com” or "@indoorcycling.com" domain email addresses or “[e-mail]” for U.S. opportunities. Life Fitness/Hammer Strength does not accept applications, inquiries or solicitations from unapproved staffing agencies or vendors.

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength has been inspiring the world to work out for more than 55 years. Every day, exercisers in more than 150 countries log in 1+ million workouts on the company’s connected fitness equipment – proving daily that Life Fitness/Hammer Strength is the world’s workout partner of choice. By seamlessly bringing innovative, high‑performance and reliable equipment, wherever and whenever they work out, Life Fitness/Hammer Strength aims to inspire healthier lives. Headquartered outside of Chicago, in Rosemont, Illinois, the company manufactures and sells strength and cardiovascular equipment through its iconic Life Fitness and Hammer Strength brands. Life Fitnessis synonymous with innovation and quality in the cardio and strength training arena. The company’s cutting‑edge equipment is designed to inspire and motivate, helping exercisers achieve their fitness goals with ease and efficiency. Hammer Strengthstands as a testament to raw power and durability. Renowned for its line of plate‑loaded equipment, we dominate the strength training category with machines that are built to withstand the most intense workouts, trusted by athletes and fitness enthusiasts worldwide. By integrating the best of both brands, the company provides comprehensive workout solutions for commercial and consumer customers. For more information, visit www.lifefitness.com.

Our values drive how we work, grow, and win—together: We think customer first: We’re proactive, adaptable, and always improving the customer experience. We play as one team: We care, collaborate, and pick each other up—we win and lose together. We raise the bar on fitness innovation: We lead, not follow—pushing fitness further every day. We persevere and get it done: We out‑work, out‑match, and never compromise on quality or performance. We inspire each other to live healthier lives: We support well‑being, inside and outside of work, to build a healthier world—together.

Ready to make an impact? Join us and help shape the future of fitness.