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