Finishing Supervisor

We are working with an established, growing metal manufacturing company in Chicago, IL. They are looking for a Finishing Supervisor to lead their coatings operation, which includes multiple powder coating and immersion paint lines. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on, people-focused leader to make an immediate impact on quality and efficiency and help shape the future of the finishing department.

• 5+ years of experience in finishing processes, including powder coating and/or immersion paint; experience coating metal surfaces preferred
• 3+ years of production supervisor experience in a manufacturing environment; metals or finishing industry a plus
• Strong knowledge of paint processes, viscosity, quality inspection, and coating equipment, with the ability to troubleshoot quality issues and equipment problems
• Experience managing preventative maintenance, consumable inventory, and environmental/regulatory reporting (EPA, OSHA)
• Proven ability to lead and motivate diverse, multilingual teams
• Thrives in a fast-paced, high-mix environment and can make sound decisions independently as priorities change
• Primarily first shift, with flexibility to support other shifts and overtime as needed