Production Supervisor-Powder Coating

RealTruck, Inc.; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

RealTruck, Inc. is seeking a Supervisor to oversee day-to-day operations of the welding/powder coating team at our facility in Mesquite, Texas. The role focuses on ensuring quality, efficiency, and safety throughout the manufacturing process.

Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 4 years' experience in a warehouse environment, along with leadership experience. Responsibilities include supervising team activities, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and driving process improvements.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 4 years experience in a warehouse environment.
• Minimum of 1 year in a leadership role required.
• 5+ years in manufacturing or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day activities of the welding/powder coating team.
• Ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback.

Skills

Powder Coating experience

MS Office, especially Excel

Warehouse management systems

Fluency in Spanish

Education

4+ years of experience in a warehouse environment

1+ year of experience leading a warehouse team

Tools

OSHA compliant MHE certifications

Job description

Position Summary

Supervisor will supervise the day‑to‑day activities of the welding/powder coating team that performs warehouse functions at an OEM manufacturing center. This position is responsible for ensuring quality, efficiency, and safety throughout the manufacturing process while leading and managing a team of production. Must have Powder Coating experience.

Core Functions

Team Leadership

• Supervise, train, and motivate employees.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Foster a positive and productive work environment.
• Act as the main point of contact for team‑related issues and concerns.
• Communicate effectively with team members, management, and other departments.
• Supervise and coordinate production activities, ensuring adherence to quality standards and production deadlines.
• Oversee the setup, operation, and maintenance of equipment and tools.
• Enforce compliance with safety standards, including OSHA regulations and company‑specific policies.

Quality Control

• Ensure all orders are processed accurately and efficiently.
• Ensure all products are handled and stored correctly to prevent damage.
• Address and resolve any issues or escalated to shift management.
• Implement and maintain quality control processes, identifying defects and recommending corrective actions.

Safety and Compliance

• Promote a culture of safety and ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations.
• Conduct regular safety audits and training sessions.
• Handle incident reports as needed.

Warehouse Material Flows

• Ensure proper execution of all related warehouse processes including inbound, outbound, internal put‑away, picking, shipping, and production replenishment; and waste stream management including trash and recyclables.
• Ensure proper levels of warehouse staffing to support plant operations.
• Conduct layered process audits as directed and track and report results.
• Complete all required recording of warehouse movements and reporting as directed by MCL Site Manager.
• Act as a backup to warehouse associates in times of staff shortages or work overload.

Inventory Control Flows

• Track, audit, and ensure accuracy of inventory throughout the warehouse.
• Monitor completeness, accuracy, and compliance during inventory transactions.
• Work with MCL Site Manager on E&O inventory and disposition.
• Execute cycle count schedule in compliance with corporate accounting objectives.
• Investigate, identify, and reconcile inventory discrepancies.
• Audit process and paper flow errors to spot inconsistencies that lead to inaccuracy.
• Track productivity measures for all teams and update productivity reports as relevant.

Process Improvement

• Continuously identify areas for process improvement to increase operational efficiency.
• Work with management to implement new technologies or strategies to streamline warehouse operations.
• Track and report warehouse metrics (e.g., inventory accuracy, order fulfillment rates).

Reporting and Communication

• Prepare regular reports on warehouse operations, including inventory levels, order status, and performance metrics.
• Communicate with other departments (such as purchasing and customer service) to coordinate timely deliveries and resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate documentation of work orders, inspections, and compliance records.
• Conduct regular audits and ensure proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Qualifications & Requirements

Education and Experience

• 4+ years of experience in a warehouse environment required.
• 1+ year of experience leading a warehouse team required.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
• Must have Powder Coating experience.

Required Licenses Or Certifications

• OSHA compliant MHE certifications based on plant equipment with continued renewal as per regulations.

Skills, Abilities, And Knowledge

• MS Office, especially Excel.
• Working knowledge in order processing systems and warehouse management systems.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedures.
• Ability to write routine reports and communicate effectively to groups of employees.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, and percentages.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in standard and non‑standard situations.
• Fluency in Spanish is highly desired.

Competencies

• Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures.
• Volunteers readily; undertakes self‑development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to other views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.

Supervisor Responsibilities

• Schedule, oversee, and review the work of direct reports.

Physical Requirements

• This position is subject to Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls require exertion of force greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.

Physical Activities

• This position is subject to the following physical activities: talking, hearing, and the use of hands, fingers, or wrists in repetitive motions.
• Manual dexterity to safely handle welding tools and equipment.
• Comfortable working in environments with high temperatures, noise, sparks, and welding fumes.

Visual Acuity

• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly of fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.

Working Conditions

• This role is subject to inside environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily temperature changes.