Powder Coat Line Lead — Frontline Production & Safety

DeWys Manufacturing; Marne (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with matching contributions

Vacation

Health Insurance

Job summary

DeWys Manufacturing is seeking a Powder Coat Paint Line Point Person to lead daily production on the shop floor. You will coach a small team, ensure safety and quality, manage workflow, and collaborate with DeWys University Trainers to upskill operators.

Located near Grand Rapids, this hands-on leadership role offers growth opportunities in a fast-paced metal fabrication environment. You will drive continuous improvement and maintain a people-first culture on the production floor.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college with 5+ years in manufacturing.
• Leadership certification through TEA and 40 hours of leadership development.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license for licensed lift truck operation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production activity during the assigned shift within a designated area of the job shop.
• Support and coordinate a team.
• Monitor workflow and production progress throughout the shift.
• Follow ERP drill‑down schedules to prioritize and stage work.
• Minimize downtime by proactively addressing production interruptions and material flow concerns.
• Remove roadblocks impacting operators, equipment, workflow, quality, or delivery.
• Summarize shift performance and communicate key updates to Team Lead and opposing shift.
• Track and communicate daily KPI performance within the assigned area.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Education

Associate's degree or technical equivalent

Job description

DeWys Manufacturing is seeking a Powder Coat Paint Line Point Person to lead daily production on the shop floor. You will coach a small team, ensure safety and quality, manage workflow, and collaborate with DeWys University Trainers to upskill operators.

Located near Grand Rapids, this hands-on leadership role offers growth opportunities in a fast-paced metal fabrication environment. You will drive continuous improvement and maintain a people-first culture on the production floor.