Electrostatic Powder Finishing Operations Lead

Are you the leader who keeps the line moving and the finish flawless?

If you thrive on coaching teams, solving process issues, and hitting quality metrics in a fast-paced environment, this role is for you. You’ll guide a crew of 13–20 through a structured first-shift schedule, ensuring every coated part meets customer standards and ships on time.

What you’ll tackle

• Own daily department workflow and balance labor to meet production plans.
• Train, coach, and review team members; uphold safe, efficient operations.
• Confirm start-up and shutdown steps are executed correctly every shift.
• Supervise loading/unloading, masking, and plugging to specification.
• Inspect finishes against paint-class and customer criteria; initiate fixes fast.
• Coordinate with production, quality, and management to protect on-time delivery.
• Diagnose coating equipment or process issues to reduce downtime and scrap.
• Verify packaging, labeling, and inventory transactions match customer requirements.
• Lead continuous improvement (Kaizen, Lean) toward zero defects.
• Maintain OSHA-compliant safety and clean work areas.

Schedule & environment

• First shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday–Friday.
• Minimal weekend work; modern facility with American-made production standards.

Bring this experience

• 2–3 years in powder coating operations with hands-on application.
• 2–3 years supervising or leading teams of 8–12+ people.
• Strong communication, organization, and comfort with email and ERP tools.
• English literacy for safety/quality documentation.
• Ability to lift 35 lbs and stand for full shifts in production.

Extra points for

• Forklift experience; conveyor or batch-oven familiarity.
• ERP or scheduling software experience.
• Exposure to OEM or ISO 9001 standards.

Perks & rewards

• $31–$40/hr based on experience (annualized $65K–$85K).
• Medical, dental, vision on day one; 401(k) with company match after 90 days.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time within the first year.
• Performance bonus eligibility after 3 months for meeting quality and delivery goals.

Grow your toolkit

• Leadership / People Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Supervisory Experience
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10)
• Kaizen
• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• ISO 9001 Certification Experience
• Scheduling Experience
• Recruiting and Training Experience

Tools you’ll use

• ERP Software (Oracle)
• Conveyor Systems (Dematic, Hytrol)
• Forklifts (Raymond, Crown, Yale)
• Paint Sprayer (Titan, Graco)

Why join

• Stable day shift and a team-focused culture that values accountability.
• Work with a respected precision manufacturer and pursue advancement.

Equal Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.