Powder Coat Supervisor

Global Power Components; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Power Components is seeking a Powder Coat Supervisor to lead a hands-on powder coating team in Milwaukee. You will work closely with the Production Manager to ensure quality, safety, and throughput on the line, while actively applying technical coating knowledge and leadership to improve daily performance.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of manufacturing experience with powder coating, at least 2 years in supervision, and strong problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• 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 lift 50 lbs; physical ability to perform required tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate powder coat team to meet daily production goals.
• Oversee setup, operation and quality checks of powder coat process.
• Train new powder coat employees and communicate schedules and changes.
• Ensure safety compliance and maintain clean, organized work area.
• Troubleshoot production issues and minimize waste.
• Interpret blueprints and job orders for workers.
• Maintain workflow and interdepartmental coordination.

Skills

Powder coating

Manufacturing experience

Supervisory experience

Problem solving

Project management

Detail oriented

Blueprints/specs interpretation

Safety awareness

Welding experience

Quality inspection

Education

High school diploma or GED

Six Sigma Black Belt certification

Tools

Viscometer

Automated paint mixing equipment

Powder coating equipment

Spray equipment

Welding equipment

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

Safety

• Work in a safe manner and promote safety among all employees: 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