Powder Coat Production Leader: Safety & Quality

FactoryFix; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

FactoryFix seeks an experienced powder coat manufacturing manager to lead production operations, drive improvements, and ensure safety and quality. You will work with the Plant Manager to shape policies, production flow, and staff development, aiming for efficient, profitable output while maintaining high quality control.

You will supervise schedules, monitor OSHA compliance, manage equipment and processes, and coach teams through continual improvement.

Qualifications

• Powder coat manufacturing management experience (5–10 years).
• Extensive knowledge of conveyor systems, pretreatment wash (8 Stage), wash and curing ovens, hanging techniques, and powder coat spraying.
• Experience in a dynamic job shop with quality control, scheduling and inventory control.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical powder coat paint issues and (interpersonally) resolve conflicts.
• Proficiency with SAP/ERP-like systems and reporting tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of personnel and compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Monitor OSHA General Industry Standards compliance.
• Analyze and supervise production schedules to delegate workload and revise priorities.
• Maintain quality standards for internal and external quality.
• Review production, quality, maintenance, and operations reports to improve margins.
• Track line efficiency, throughput, and downtime; drive improvements.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts and cost-reduction programs.
• Administer company policies and supervise staff per laws.
• Coordinate with vendors and customers and present information effectively.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Production optimization

Tools

Solidworks

Microsoft Office

MRP systems

ERP Software

Job description

FactoryFix seeks an experienced powder coat manufacturing manager to lead production operations, drive improvements, and ensure safety and quality. You will work with the Plant Manager to shape policies, production flow, and staff development, aiming for efficient, profitable output while maintaining high quality control.

You will supervise schedules, monitor OSHA compliance, manage equipment and processes, and coach teams through continual improvement.