Powder Coat Supervisor

Gibraltar is seeking an experienced Powder Coat Supervisor to lead our powder coating operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for overseeing daily production activities, driving quality and efficiency, developing employees, and ensuring a safe work environment.

If you have a strong background in powder coating, experience leading production teams, and a passion for continuous improvement, we'd like to hear from you.

What You'll Do

Lead and Develop Your Team

• Supervise Powder Coat Technicians and department personnel.
• Train, coach, and mentor employees to support performance and professional growth.
• Manage attendance, scheduling, and employee performance.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.

Drive Production Performance

• Coordinate daily department activities to meet production schedules and customer demands.
• Monitor workflow and staffing to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Partner with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Shipping teams to maintain smooth operations.
• Ensure adequate staffing coverage for production requirements, including overtime as needed.

Maintain Quality Standards

• Ensure all finished products meet company and customer quality requirements.
• Monitor coating thickness, finish quality, adhesion, and curing processes.
• Investigate quality concerns and implement corrective actions.
• Reduce scrap, rework, and coating defects through proactive process management.

Promote Safety and Compliance

• Enforce all company safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct routine safety observations and address hazards promptly.
• Ensure proper use of PPE and compliance with environmental standards.
• Participate in incident investigations and continuous safety improvement efforts.

Improve Processes and Equipment Performance

• Oversee powder coat booths, curing ovens, pretreatment systems, and material handling equipment.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance activities with the Maintenance team.
• Monitor powder usage, inventory levels, and department supplies.
• Identify and implement process improvements that increase quality, throughput, and efficiency.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3- 5+ years of powder coating experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Experience managing production schedules and employee performance.
• Strong understanding of powder coating equipment, processes, and troubleshooting.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing quality standards and inspection methods.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic computer applications.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, noise, dust, and chemicals.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).