Coating Operations Supervisor

We offer a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, Aflac supplemental coverage, a 401(k) with employer matching, paid personal time off and vacation.

SALARY RANGE: $65,000 - $75,000, DOE

General Description and Responsibilities

The Coating Operations Supervisor is a key leadership position within American AVK Company, responsible for overseeing daily coating operations, supervising employees, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring production schedules are met.

Candidates must have a minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or production environment.

The successful candidate must demonstrate strong leadership, organizational, communication, recordkeeping, and problem-solving skills, with a high level of attention to detail. Responsibilities include organizing and scheduling daily workloads, monitoring employee performance, maintaining accurate production records, ensuring compliance with safety and quality procedures, and coordinating effectively with other departments.

Prior coating experience is not required. The supervisor must be willing and able to learn coating processes, inspection and testing procedures (including mil gauges, temperature and dust readings, and impact testing), powder properties, and applicable technical documentation, including Technical Data Sheets (TDS) and Safety Data Sheets (SDS). The position requires flexibility to work the hours necessary to meet production schedules and operational needs.

This position is primarily focused on supervising the people, processes, quality, safety, and productivity of coating operations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

1. Enforce American AVK policies and procedures, with particular emphasis on workplace safety.
2. Monitor compliance with and maintain ISO procedures, work instructions, CAMPS, and required forms within coating operations.
3. Support and participate in Lean Manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement.
4. Ensure consistent application of 5S workplace organization practices.
5. Oversee evaluation and processing of rejected materials, including burn-off and rework, and ensure completion of associated IPRF documentation.
6. Monitor adherence to coating control instructions, quality checks, and inspection requirements.
7. Ensure measuring and inspection tools, supplies, and equipment are properly maintained, available, and calibrated as required.
8. Communicate production, quality, and operational issues effectively across shifts and departments.
9. Reduce scrap, rework, preventable errors, and customer returns through effective supervision and process controls.
10. Understand and manage applicable risk assessments, hazards, hazardous waste requirements, and SDS information within the assigned area.
11. Maintain accountability for workmanship and product quality within coating operations.
12. Maintain professional working relationships with powder coating suppliers.
13. Monitor completion of daily equipment maintenance checklists and follow up on identified issues.
14. Oversee employee training within coating operations and evaluate its effectiveness.
15. Complete and maintain first-aid training and certification.
16. Participate in the company Safety Committee.

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Salary/Compensation: $65,000 - $75,000 per year