Powder Coat Supervisor

Aimic Inc; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aimic Inc. is seeking a capable Powder Coating Supervisor to lead a high-mix, low-volume finishing line.

You will oversee daily operations, enforce safety, and drive quality improvements in a multi-shift environment, coordinating with maintenance and manufacturing teams. The ideal candidate brings hands-on powder coating expertise, strong supervisory skills, and experience with ERP-driven production planning.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in powder coating or industrial finishing, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or team lead role.
• Strong knowledge of powder coating processes, pre-treatment chemistry, application equipment, curing cycles, finish quality standards, and troubleshooting.
• Experience managing production schedules, work orders, materials, and inventory using ERP systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, finish specifications, bills of materials (BOMs), and work instructions.
• Proficiency in using hand tools, power tools, and inspection equipment, including film thickness gauges.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards, including combustible dust, chemical handling, PPE, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 quality standards; FDA regulatory knowledge preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, leadership, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing practices such as 5S and Kaizen; Six Sigma Yellow Belt or Green Belt certification preferred.
• Experience in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment is preferred.

Skills

Powder coating knowledge

Supervisory experience

Powder coating processes

Quality standards knowledge (ISO 9001/

Troubleshooting

Production scheduling using ERP

Reading engineering drawings & BOMs

OSHA safety standards

Lean manufacturing (5S/Kaizen)

Six Sigma Yellow/Green Belt

High-mix, low-volume manufacturing

Tools

ERP systems

Film thickness gauges

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in powder coating or industrial finishing, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or team lead role.
• Strong knowledge of powder coating processes, pre-treatment chemistry, application equipment, curing cycles, finish quality standards, and troubleshooting.
• Experience managing production schedules, work orders, materials, and inventory using ERP systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, finish specifications, bills of materials (BOMs), and work instructions.
• Proficiency in using hand tools, power tools, and inspection equipment, including film thickness gauges.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards, including combustible dust, chemical handling, PPE, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 quality standards; FDA regulatory knowledge preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, leadership, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing practices such as 5S and Kaizen; Six Sigma Yellow Belt or Green Belt certification preferred.
• Experience in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment is preferred.