Powder Coat Supervisor

BHP, Inc dba Global Power Components; Street (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Power Components is seeking a Powder Coat Supervisor to lead a hands-on team in the powder coating department. You will coordinate daily activities, set up and operate coating equipment, and ensure quality and safety while meeting production schedules.

The role requires 3–5 years in manufacturing with powder coating experience and at least 2 years of supervision. A Six Sigma belt is a plus, welding experience is helpful, and the candidate should be able to lift 50 lbs and work 40–50 hours

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of manufacturing experience with hands-on powder coating preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, safe environment.
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred but not required.
• Welding experience is helpful but not required.
• Must be detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
• Project management skills are a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and procedure manuals.
• Must lift up to 50 lbs and work 40–50 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the powder coat team to meet daily production goals.
• Work hands-on in the powder coat process to ensure quality and throughput.
• Set up and operate coating equipment; monitor viscosity and coating flow.
• Interpret specifications, blueprints, and job orders for workers.
• Troubleshoot production problems and reduce waste.
• Train new powder coat employees and communicate schedule changes.
• Collaborate with Production Manager to meet production goals.
• Maintain safety standards and interact with QA for quality assurance.

Skills

Powder coating

Team leadership

Quality assurance

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Project management

Reading blueprints

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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
• 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, 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. GPC isn't a traditional corporate environment — and we don't want to be. We expect people to take ownership, speak up, make decisions and get things done. As GPC continues to grow, our people have opportunities to take on significant responsibility, solve bigger problems and make a visible impact on the business. If you're energized by growth, comfortable with change, willing to roll up your sleeves and want to help build what's next in power generation, GPC is a place where you can make an impact.