Coating Manager

Job Requirements:

Summary of Position

Under the direction of the Director of Operations, provide leadership and manage the daily manufacturing operations of the Coating Division to achieve established goals for monthly output, quality, and efficiency, on‑time delivery, customer support, and continuous improvement of processes, budget, and profitability.

• Determine appropriate schedule for jobs to run during shifts.
• Make necessary decisions to maintain efficient workflow and productivity.
• Coordinate production activities or outside vendors; prioritize and adjust to avoid manufacturing delays.
• Educate employees about the importance of time and the costs associated with waste, machine downtime, and excessive start‑up or setup delays.
• Generate a daily production report that reflects all activity and the status of all open orders.
• Communicate with upper management, supervisors, and lead workers regarding problems/concerns.
• Monitor supplies and consumable purchases to meet job order and inventory demands on a regular basis.
• Develop and administer methods to reduce scrap; apply the "5 why" procedure to determine and document corrective actions.
• Maintain company standards for quality and productivity.
• Review daily reports and communicate efficiencies and corrective actions to employees as needed.
• Maintain safe working conditions and a clean work area for a professional image.
• Establish work rules and area restrictions to promote safe machinery operation and material handling.
• Coordinate, monitor, and document training of new employees; maintain records and evaluate ongoing training needs.
• Provide technical support as needed.
• Prepare employee performance evaluations; conduct formal reviews and recommend salary adjustments.
• Develop and maintain positive employee relations and ensure open lines of communication.
• Enforce company policies and procedures.
• Coordinate, manage, and implement procedures from the Germany coating department.
• Approve vacation schedules and other employee time‑off requests and assist in developing work schedules.
• Determine schedule for preventive maintenance; order replacement parts and recommend major purchases and capital improvement projects.
• Work with Germany to standardize procedures.
• Recommend and implement new procedures to improve production and/or quality, reducing manufacturing costs.
• Maintain contacts in Germany for technical support as needed.
• Support the division and remote plants.
• Other duties as assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.