Powder Coat Supervisor

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Title: Powder Coat Supervisor

Company: Global Power Components – www.globalpowercomponents.com

Location: Milwaukee, WI (onsite 5 days/week)

Hire Type: Direct Hire

About GPC:

Global Power Components is a privately held, growing manufacturer of UL steel fuel tanks, trailers, large generator enclosures and modular metal enclosures for housing fully equipped electrical distribution and control equipment. Global Power Components is a privately held, financially sound, growing manufacturer of UL heavy gauge steel fuel tanks, trailers, large generator enclosures, and modular metal enclosures for housing fully-equipped electrical distribution and control equipment.

Position Summary:

The Powder Coat Supervisor leads a team of powder coating production workers to meet the daily requirements of our demanding production schedule. This is a working supervisor role — beyond overseeing the team the Supervisor is hands-on in the powder coat process itself, ensuring quality, safety, and throughput on the line. We're looking for a strong core fit who can bring technical expertise and leadership to make a positive difference on the team.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Coordination

Work closely with the Production Manager to meet production goals

Coordinate daily activities of the powder coat department, delegating job responsibilities to appropriate shift personnel

Plan and organize work for assigned workers to meet the production schedule

Maintain workflow between workers and departments, adjusting for schedule changes as needed

Motivate team members to complete assignments in a timely, accurate manner, ensuring effective use of personnel

Train new powder coat employees to bring them up to speed in a timely manner

Communicate with all levels of the organization to keep employees informed of schedules, changes, and job-related information

Powder Coat Process & Quality

Set up and operate machines to coat steel and aluminum parts with powder paint

Determine coating flow, viscosity, and quality through visual inspection and use of viscometers

Select appropriate coatings and prepare them by mixing substances according to formulas, using automated paint mixing equipment

Operate auxiliary machines and equipment used in the coating process

Attach hoses and nozzles to machines using wrenches and pliers, adjusting for proper spray dispersion

Interpret specifications, blueprints, and job orders for workers

Monitor all production for quality, making adjustments as necessary

Inspect products and equipment for defects or malfunctions

Troubleshoot and resolve production problems as they occur

Effectively use raw materials to reduce waste

Check all production equipment to ensure it is in good working order

Record operational data on specified forms

Safety

Work in a safe manner and promote safety among all employees: Key Stakeholders, Production Manager, Powder Coat Team Members, Quality Assurance, and other Production Department Supervisors

What We're Looking For:

3 to 5 years of manufacturing experience, with hands-on powder coating experience strongly preferred

Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment in an effective, safe manner

Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred, but not required

Welding experience helpful, but not required

Must be detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills

Project management skills a plus

Minimum high school diploma or GED

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Ability to bend, twist, stoop, and climb ladders

Ability to work 40 to 50 hours per week