Powder Coating Supervisor

DECKED LLC; Brunersburg (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401k with match

Paid parental leave

Wellness program

Job summary

DECKED LLC is seeking a Powder Coating Supervisor to lead the daily operations of the powder coating department. The role involves surface prep, pretreatment, electrostatic application, curing, and inspection while meeting production schedules and quality standards.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in powder coating or industrial finishing with at least 2 years in a lead role, and strong knowledge of Lean practices, QA methods, and ERP/MRP systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of powder coating or industrial finishing experience, including 2+ years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, prints, technical data sheets, and coating specifications.
• Proficiency with coating thickness gauges, adhesion testing, and other quality inspection methods.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, schedule, and direct team to meet daily production goals.
• Oversee surface preparation, pretreatment, coating application, curing, and inspection.
• Monitor oven performance and cure cycle times.
• Ensure coatings meet work instructions, prints, and customer specs.
• Lead root-cause analysis for finish defects and implement corrective actions.
• Train and develop team, cross-train across line stations.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance of spray equipment and conveyors.
• Track department KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Enforce OSHA regulations, PPE, and safe handling of chemicals.

Skills

Powder coating knowledge

Leadership

Reading prints / technical data sheets

Quality inspection methods

Lean manufacturing / Six Sigma

ERP/MRP proficiency

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Coating thickness gauges

Adhesion testing equipment

Cure verification equipment

Oven profiling equipment

Forklift certification

ERP/MRP software

Job description

Description

Position Title: Powder Coating Supervisor

Department: Powder Coating

Reports to: Plant Manager

General Summary:

The Powder Coating Supervisor leads the daily operations of the powder coating department, including surface preparation, pretreatment, coating application, curing, and final inspection. This role is responsible for directing and developing the powder coating team, meeting production schedules, maintaining finish quality standards, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental requirements. The ideal candidate has hands-on powder coating experience and can step in to set up, adjust, or troubleshoot the line when needed.

Essential Job Functions:

• Supervise, schedule, and direct powder coating team members to meet daily production goals and delivery commitments.
• Oversee surface preparation and pretreatment processes, including cleaning, degreasing, masking, and chemical wash stages.
• Oversee electrostatic powder application, including gun settings, film build, color changes, and booth operation.
• Monitor curing oven performance, including temperature profiles, line speed, and cure cycle times.
• Ensure coatings are selected and applied per work instructions, prints, and customer specifications.
• Verify finish quality through inspection of coverage, film thickness, adhesion, and appearance, and approve or reject parts.
• Partner with Quality to investigate finish defects, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Train, coach, and evaluate team members, and develop cross-training plans across all stations of the line.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance of spray equipment, booths, pretreatment systems, ovens, and conveyors to minimize downtime.
• Supervises and coaches team members effectively while managing attendance, timecards, and corrective action documentation.
• Manage powder and chemical inventory, reclaim practices, and material usage to control cost and waste.
• Track and report department KPIs, including throughput, first-pass yield, rework rate, and on-time delivery.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts using Lean, 5S, and standard work practices.
• Enforce OSHA regulations, PPE requirements, lockout/tagout, and safe handling of chemicals and powders.
• Ensure compliance with EPA and hazardous material handling, storage, and disposal requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of powder coating or industrial finishing experience, including 2+ years in a lead or supervisory role.
• In-depth knowledge of surface preparation, pretreatment, electrostatic application, and curing processes.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, prints, technical data sheets, and coating specifications.
• Proficiency with coating thickness gauges, adhesion testing, and other quality inspection methods.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to hold a team accountable while keeping morale high.
• Ability to communicate effectively both in speaking and writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Decision making and ability to solve problems.
• Experience with automated powder coating systems or conveyor lines.
• Experience with multi-stage pretreatment systems and water chemistry titrations.
• Knowledge of oven profiling and cure verification equipment.
• Forklift certification or material handling experience.
• ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office/Google Docs software.
• Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement experience.
• Ability to lift and move heavy items (up to 75 pounds) and stand for extended periods.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Compensation DOE
• Health, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance
• 401k with match
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness