Surface Finishing Supervisor — Powder Coating

Assist Staffing
Libertyville, IL

Lead the finish that customers remember

Imagine stepping into a modern, American-made production environment where precision matters. As the Surface Finishing Supervisor for powder coating, you set the tone for safety, quality, and delivery. You’ll coach a 13–20 person team on first shift, keep the line humming, and ensure every component leaves with a flawless, spec-compliant finish.

Our promise to you

  • Consistent first-shift schedule: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday–Friday, with minimal weekends.
  • A culture built on trust, teamwork, and accountability—where your ideas for improvement are heard.
  • Clear pathways to grow within a respected precision manufacturer.

Your impact

  • Plan and direct daily powder coat operations to meet production and quality goals.
  • Develop people: train, coach, and evaluate operators; standardize best practices.
  • Ensure line start-up/shutdown and safety procedures are consistently followed.
  • Validate masking, plugging, loading, and unloading are executed per spec.
  • Inspect finish against paint-class and customer standards; correct deviations quickly.
  • Partner with production, quality, and leadership to maintain schedule adherence.
  • Troubleshoot equipment and process issues to cut downtime and defects.
  • Oversee packaging, labeling, and inventory movements that meet customer requirements.
  • Drive continuous improvement with a zero-defect mindset using Lean and Kaizen.
  • Uphold OSHA and company policies for a safe, clean work area.

What you bring

  • 2–3 years of powder coating operations with hands-on spraying/application experience.
  • 2–3 years of supervisory/lead responsibility for teams of 8–12 or more.
  • Strong communication and organization; comfortable with email and ERP systems.
  • Ability to read/write in English for safety and quality documentation.
  • Physical ability to lift up to 35 lbs and stand for a full shift.

Nice to have

  • Forklift skills and familiarity with conveyor or batch-oven coating.
  • Experience with ERP or production scheduling tools.
  • Background in OEM or ISO 9001 environments.

Compensation and benefits that value your expertise

  • $31–$40/hr DOE (annualized $65K–$85K).
  • Medical, dental, and vision on day one; 401(k) with employer match after 90 days.
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time in your first year.
  • Performance bonus eligibility after 3 months tied to quality and delivery results.

Professional strengths

  • 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

Equipment you’ll oversee

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

Ready to lead?

If you’re excited by building a high-performance team and delivering perfect finishes, we’d love to meet you.

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.

Posted 2026-02-20

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