Powder Coat Supervisor

Global Power Components; North Bergen (NJ); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Global Power Components is seeking a Powder Coat Supervisor to lead a hands-on team in Milwaukee, WI. You will manage daily operations, ensure quality, safety, and throughput, and collaborate with the Production Manager to meet schedule demands.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in manufacturing with powder coating and at least 2 years in a supervisory role, plus strong problem-solving and communication skills. This is a temp-to-hire position onsite.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years manufacturing experience with powder coating preferred.
• Minimum 2 years supervisory experience.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work 40–50 hours/week.

Responsabilités

• Lead and coordinate the powder coat department to meet daily production goals.
• Operate and monitor powder coating equipment for quality and throughput.
• Train and mentor new powder coat personnel.
• Ensure safety procedures and housekeeping are followed.
• Troubleshoot production issues and minimize downtime.

Connaissances

Team Leadership

Production Scheduling

Quality Assurance

Safety Compliance

Troubleshooting

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Outils

Powder Coating Equipment

Description du poste

Title: Powder Coat Supervisor

Company: Global Power Components - www.globalpowercomponents.com

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

Hire Type: Temp-to-Hire (3+ months)

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