Powder Coating Manager: Build & Lead Fast-Paced Dept

Wisconsin Stamping & Manufacturing; Town of Hartford (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Wisconsin Stamping is seeking a Powder Coating Manager to lead and build the powder coating department, selecting equipment and developing processes to deliver high-quality parts on time.

You will oversee daily scheduling, color changes, inventory, maintenance, and safety, coordinating with supervisors and other departments to maintain production continuity and a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing a powder coating system.
• Strong knowledge of powder coating equipment and processes.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot washers, powder application systems, and curing equipment.
• Prior leadership experience in a fast-paced, manufacturing environment.
• Strong organizational and scheduling skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and establish the powder coating department from the ground up, including equipment selection and developing processes, procedures, and best practices.
• Manage and maintain the daily production schedule to meet customer and internal demand.
• Review, order, and manage powder paint for upcoming custom color jobs.
• Manage inventory levels of standard stock powder colors.
• Schedule and oversee multiple daily color changeovers.
• Oversee all powder coating operations, including washing, powder application, and curing.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with washers, powder application systems, and curing ovens.
• Ensure efficient department operations by effectively managing personnel, equipment, and supplies.
• Schedule, manage, and track all preventive maintenance activities.
• Review part quality with supervisors and employees to ensure specifications and standards are met.
• Collaborate on packaging methods to protect powder-coated parts from damage during transfer to the next process.
• Maintain open communication with upstream and downstream departments to support smooth workflow and production continuity.
• Follow and maintain strict adherence to safety regulations/maintain safe work area.
• Follow all clean-up and housekeeping procedures.

Skills

Powder coating

Leadership

Scheduling

Inventory management

Quality control

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Powder coating equipment

Washers

Powder application systems

Curing ovens

Job description

Wisconsin Stamping is seeking a Powder Coating Manager to lead and build the powder coating department, selecting equipment and developing processes to deliver high-quality parts on time.

You will oversee daily scheduling, color changes, inventory, maintenance, and safety, coordinating with supervisors and other departments to maintain production continuity and a strong safety culture.