Painting Line - E-Coat Supervisor

SODECIA AUTOMOTIVE NORTH AMERICA; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SODECIA AUTOMOTIVE NORTH AMERICA is seeking an experienced leader to head the E-Coat painting line, initially in Troy, MI, advancing to South Carolina after two years to drive full operational integration.

You will oversee planning, execution, maintenance coordination, safety, and continuous improvement across the E-Coat process, leading a multidisciplinary team and ensuring compliance with environmental and customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, or related field.
• MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
• 5 years of manufacturing with at least 3 years in E-Coat or painting line operations; automotive industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Head the E-Coat painting line operations, oversee planning, execution, quality control, maintenance coordination, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Relocate to South Carolina after about two years to lead full operation integration of the painting line.
• Oversee preparation, loading, coating, curing, and unloading processes with safety, quality and uptime focus.

Skills

Automotive manufacturing experience

NVH knowledge

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or automotive engineering

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Job Details

Level: Management

Job Location: Corporate Office - TROY, MI 48083

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: $115,000.00 - $130,000.00 Salary

Travel Percentage: Up to 50%

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: Management

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on leader to head our Painting Line – E-Coat operations. Initially based in Troy, Michigan, the selected candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the e-coating process, including planning, execution, quality control, maintenance coordination, and continuous improvement initiatives.

After approximately two years, the role will require relocation to South Carolina, where the individual will lead the full operational integration of the painting line in our new facility.

Lead and manage all operations related to the E-Coat Painting Line, ensuring high performance in safety, quality, productivity, and equipment uptime.

Oversee the preparation, loading, coating, curing, and unloading processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.

Supervise a multidisciplinary team, promoting a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.

Monitor and optimize coating parameters, such as bath composition, electrical settings, and curing cycles.

Collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality teams to resolve technical issues and drive process enhancements.

Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and internal policies related to chemical handling and waste management.

Participate in the planning and implementation of the painting line setup in South Carolina, including layout, equipment installation, and team development.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree is a plus.

Technical Qualification

5 years of manufacturing with at least 3 years in E-Coat or painting line operations. (preferably two years practical experience in automotive industry manufacturing environment) in Ladder Frame. Experience working in the Painting line E-coat Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor experience is a plus. Experience working in an organization that has a well-implemented “Safety Culture”is a plus

Skills	Level
Experience in automotive manufacturing with a focus on chassis and structural components.	Advanced
Knowledge of NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness) factors affecting ladder frames.	Advanced
Experience with lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.	Advanced

Behavioural Skills

Competency

Problem-Solving & Analytical Thinking

Manufacturing improvement and process optimization.

Attention to Detail

Effective Communication

Talent Development

Adaptability & Continuous Learning

Customer & Quality Focus