Powder Coating Production Manager

Job Description

About the Company

We are a manufacturing company focused on quality, dependable service, and continuous improvement. Our teams work collaboratively to meet customer requirements, maintain efficient operations, and deliver products on schedule.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Powder Coating Production Manager to oversee daily department operations in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment. This hands-on leadership role manages employees, equipment, materials, and production schedules within a conveyorized powder coating operation. The ideal candidate brings strong technical knowledge, effective leadership skills, and a commitment to consistent quality and on-time production.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and manage daily production schedules to meet customer requirements and internal deadlines.
• Review upcoming custom color requirements and coordinate powder purchasing and availability.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels of standard powder colors and department supplies.
• Schedule and oversee multiple daily color changeovers to support production needs and minimize downtime.
• Oversee all stages of the powder coating process, including washing, powder application, and curing.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues involving washers, powder application systems, and curing ovens.
• Assign work, communicate priorities, and coordinate staffing to support efficient department operations.
• Schedule, coordinate, and track preventive maintenance activities.
• Review finished-part quality with supervisors and production employees to ensure specifications and quality standards are met.
• Work with other departments to establish handling and packaging methods that protect coated parts during movement between production stages.
• Communicate with departments before and after the coating process to maintain workflow and resolve production concerns.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality, productivity, material usage, and equipment performance.
• Promote safe work practices and maintain an organized production area.

Skills and Qualifications

• At least five years of experience managing a conveyorized powder coating operation. Experience must include conveyorized systems; batch coating experience alone does not meet this requirement.
• Experience overseeing high-volume powder coating production.
• Strong understanding of surface preparation, powder application, curing, and coating quality requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot washers, powder application equipment, and curing systems.
• Previous leadership experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong production planning, scheduling, and organizational skills.
• Experience with inventory management and purchasing.
• Ability to communicate clearly and lead supervisors and production employees effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and a practical approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and manage changing production priorities.

Work Environment

This is a hands-on position in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, requiring regular presence on the production floor and close coordination with production employees and other departments.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Manufacturing Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.