Powder Coating Line Leader | Hands-on Supervisor

Barton Staffing Solutions; Illinois; On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

Career growth opportunities

Stable and growing manufacturing env.

Job summary

Barton Staffing Solutions in Aurora, IL is seeking a Paint Line Supervisor to lead the powder coating line, drive efficiency, and uphold quality. This hands-on leadership role focuses on safety, training, and continuous improvement on the production floor.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of supervisory manufacturing experience and solid powder coating or finishing background. 1st shift, competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• 3–5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3–5 years of powder coating or industrial finishing experience.
• Strong understanding of production flow and scheduling.
• Leadership and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily powder coating and paint line operations, including hanging, coating, curing, and workflow coordination.
• Plan and prioritize production schedules to maximize throughput while minimizing color changes and downtime.
• Monitor production flow to ensure customer orders are completed on time and eliminate paint line bottlenecks.
• Ensure coating quality meets company standards by monitoring appearance, adhesion, coverage, and overall process consistency.
• Conduct routine process audits to verify standard operating procedures are being followed.
• Coordinate daily activities with Production, Engineering, Materials, and other departments to meet production goals.
• Train, coach, and develop paint line employees while promoting accountability and teamwork.
• Manage inventory levels for powder, chemicals, and paint line consumables.
• Monitor paint system performance, including spray booths, washers, filters, ovens, and related equipment.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance activities to minimize equipment downtime.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and compliant work environment by enforcing all company safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Powder coating

Leadership

Industrial finishing

Process optimization

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent manufacturing experience

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Barton Staffing Solutions in Aurora, IL is seeking a Paint Line Supervisor to lead the powder coating line, drive efficiency, and uphold quality. This hands-on leadership role focuses on safety, training, and continuous improvement on the production floor.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of supervisory manufacturing experience and solid powder coating or finishing background. 1st shift, competitive pay.