Powder Coat Supervisor

BHP, Inc dba Global Power Components; Burnham (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Power Components in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Powder Coat Supervisor to lead a dedicated coating team on a hands-on, on-site role. You will ensure quality, safety, and throughput while coordinating with the Production Manager to meet daily schedules.

Candidates should have 3–5 years of manufacturing experience with powder coating, at least 2 years of supervisory experience, and strong problem-solving skills. A high school diploma or GED is required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of manufacturing experience, with hands-on powder coating experience strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment in a safe manner.
• Welding experience helpful, but not required.
• Must be detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
• Project management skills a plus.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and procedures.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to work 40 to 50 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Lead the powder coat team and coordinate daily activities to meet the production schedule.
• Work with the Production Manager to achieve production goals and mitigate delays.
• Plan and delegate tasks to shift personnel and ensure smooth workflow between departments.
• Train new powder coat employees and monitor quality and safety standards.
• Troubleshoot production problems and minimize waste while maintaining throughput.

Skills

Team Leadership

Schedule coordination

Quality control

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Powder coating equipment

Viscometers

Hand tools

Job description

Title: Powder Coat Supervisor

Company: Global Power Components – www.globalpowercomponents.com

Location: Milwaukee, WI (onsite 5 days/week)

Hire Type: Direct Hire

About GPC

Global Power Components is a privately held, growing manufacturer of UL steel fuel tanks, trailers, large generator enclosures and modular metal enclosures for housing fully equipped electrical distribution and control equipment. Global Power Components is a privately held, financially sound, growing manufacturer of UL heavy gauge steel fuel tanks, trailers, large generator enclosures, and modular metal enclosures for housing fully-equipped electrical distribution and control equipment.

Position Summary

The Powder Coat Supervisor leads a team of powder coating production workers to meet the daily requirements of our demanding production schedule. This is a working supervisor role — beyond overseeing the team the Supervisor is hands‑on in the powder coat process itself, ensuring quality, safety, and throughput on the line. We're looking for a strong core fit who can bring technical expertise and leadership to make a positive difference on the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Coordination
• Work closely with the Production Manager to meet production goals
• Coordinate daily activities of the powder coat department, delegating job responsibilities to appropriate shift personnel
• Plan and organize work for assigned workers to meet the production schedule
• Maintain workflow between workers and departments, adjusting for schedule changes as needed
• Motivate team members to complete assignments in a timely, accurate manner, ensuring effective use of personnel
• Train new powder coat employees to bring them up to speed in a timely manner
• Communicate with all levels of the organization to keep employees informed of schedules, changes, and job‑related information

Powder Coat Process & Quality

• Set up and operate machines to coat steel and aluminum parts with powder paint
• Determine coating flow, viscosity, and quality through visual inspection and use of viscometers
• Select appropriate coatings and prepare them by mixing substances according to formulas, using automated paint mixing equipment
• Operate auxiliary machines and equipment used in the coating process
• Attach hoses and nozzles to machines using wrenches and pliers, adjusting for proper spray dispersion
• Interpret specifications, blueprints, and job orders for workers
• Monitor all production for quality, making adjustments as necessary
• Inspect products and equipment for defects or malfunctions
• Troubleshoot and resolve production problems as they occur
• Effectively use raw materials to reduce waste
• Check all production equipment to ensure it is in good working order
• Record operational data on specified forms

Key Stakeholders, Production Manager, Powder Coat Team Members, Quality Assurance, and other Production Department Supervisors

What We're Looking For

• 3 to 5 years of manufacturing experience, with hands‑on powder coating experience strongly preferred
• Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment in an effective, safe manner
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred, but not required
• Welding experience helpful, but not required
• Must be detail‑oriented with strong problem‑solving skills
• Project management skills a plus
• Minimum high school diploma or GED
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Ability to bend, twist, stoop, and climb ladders
• Ability to work 40 to 50 hours per week

At Global Power Components

At Global Power Components, our mission is simple: Inov8OrDie Driven by this mindset, GPC has grown from 200 to more than 2,000 employees in just five years, expanding from one manufacturing facility to four locations across the Milwaukee area, including our new 500,000‑square‑foot manufacturing facility in West Milwaukee. We design and manufacture the critical infrastructure that surrounds and supports power generation. But what sets GPC apart isn't just what we build — it's how we work. We move fast. We make decisions. We solve problems. We challenge ourselves to continuously improve, raise the bar and deliver quality work on time. We look for ways to remove unnecessary complexity and make work easier for our customers, our partners and each other. And through it all, we protect our people, our workplaces and the reputation we've built.