Industrial Powder Coat Supervisor

CR Metal Products, Inc. • Full-time • Creve Coeur, Missouri, United States • $28 - $35 / hour • 18h ago

Job DescriptionPowder Coat Line Supervisor

Company: CR Metal Products, Inc.
Department: Manufacturing / Production
Reports To: Plant Manager / Operations Manager
Position Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

CR Metal Products, Inc. is seeking an experienced and hands-on Powder Coat Line Supervisor to oversee the daily operations of our industrial powder coating department. This individual will be responsible for supervising employees, coordinating production schedules, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring the powder coating line operates safely and efficiently.

The ideal candidate will have experience in industrial powder coating, manufacturing operations, and employee supervision. This position requires strong leadership skills, technical knowledge of powder coating processes, and the ability to manage production priorities while maintaining high standards for quality, productivity, and safety.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Production Management

Oversee daily operations of the industrial powder coating line.
Coordinate production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements and shipping deadlines.
Ensure parts move efficiently through preparation, washing, masking, hanging, coating, curing, and unloading processes.
Monitor production output, labor efficiency, and equipment performance.
Identify production bottlenecks and implement improvements to increase throughput.
Coordinate with other departments to ensure materials and finished parts are available when needed.
Manage powder inventory, supplies, and production materials.

Employee Supervision

Supervise, train, and develop powder coating department employees.
Assign daily responsibilities and ensure employees understand production priorities.
Monitor employee performance, attendance, productivity, and work quality.
Promote accountability, teamwork, and a positive work environment.
Address employee performance issues and communicate concerns to management.
Ensure proper staffing and coverage to maintain production requirements.

Quality Control

Ensure all powder-coated parts meet customer specifications and company quality standards.
Monitor coating thickness, color consistency, coverage, adhesion, and curing requirements.
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Inspect finished products and address coating defects, rework, and quality concerns.
Ensure proper surface preparation and handling procedures are followed.
Work with quality personnel to investigate and resolve customer complaints and nonconformances.
Implement procedures to reduce scrap, rework, and material waste.

Equipment and Maintenance

Monitor the condition and performance of powder coating equipment, spray systems, conveyors, washers, and curing ovens.
Ensure proper oven temperatures, conveyor speeds, and curing times are maintained.
Coordinate preventative maintenance and equipment repairs.
Identify equipment problems and work with maintenance personnel to minimize downtime.
Oversee proper cleaning and maintenance of the powder coating line, including color changes and booth cleaning.

Safety and Housekeeping

Enforce all company safety policies and OSHA requirements.
Ensure employees properly use required personal protective equipment.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production environment.
Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of powder coating materials and chemicals.
Identify potential safety hazards and take corrective action.

Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, quality, and labor utilization.
Monitor departmental performance and production goals.
Reduce downtime, scrap, rework, and unnecessary material usage.
Develop and implement standardized operating procedures.
Communicate production results, staffing needs, equipment issues, and improvement opportunities to management.

Qualifications

Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment required.
Industrial powder coating experience strongly preferred.
Knowledge of sheet metal manufacturing and finishing processes preferred.
Understanding of powder coating application, surface preparation, curing, and quality requirements.
Strong leadership, communication, and employee management skills.
Ability to read work orders, production schedules, and manufacturing drawings.
Basic computer skills and ability to complete production reports.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand and walk throughout the production area for extended periods.
Ability to occasionally lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to work in an industrial environment with exposure to heat, noise, dust, and manufacturing equipment.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.

Performance Expectations