Powder Coating Manager: Lead Fast-Paced Ops & Quality

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

Job summary

Wisconsin Stamping & Manufacturing, Milwaukee Facility, is seeking a Powder Coating Manager to lead a fast-paced coating operation. You will oversee personnel, equipment, and processes to ensure high-quality, on-time production for diverse components.

The role requires 5+ years of powder coating leadership, strong troubleshooting skills, and a focus on scheduling, inventory, and safety. This full-time position offers opportunities for process improvement and cross-functional collaboration within

Qualifications

• 5+ years 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.
• Experience with inventory management and purchasing.
• Ability to lead and communicate effectively with supervisors and employees.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with other departments.
• High School diploma or GED required

Responsibilities

• Maintain, develop, and refine powder coating 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 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
• Establish and maintain continuous improvement processes and procedures
• 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 mgmt

Powder coating equipment

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Scheduling

Inventory management

Quality inspection

Cross-functional communication

Safety compliance

HS diploma

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Wisconsin Stamping & Manufacturing, Milwaukee Facility, is seeking a Powder Coating Manager to lead a fast-paced coating operation. You will oversee personnel, equipment, and processes to ensure high-quality, on-time production for diverse components.

The role requires 5+ years of powder coating leadership, strong troubleshooting skills, and a focus on scheduling, inventory, and safety. This full-time position offers opportunities for process improvement and cross-functional collaboration within