Assistant Manager - Paint & Powdercoat

Triple Cities Metal Finishing is currently seeking an Assistant Manager for our Paint & Powder coat Department. In this role you will drive production flow and material coordination, directly impacting our throughput and ensuring we hit our on‑time delivery targets every time. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to work directly with our Leadership Team, with a clear path for career advancement and professional growth.

Lead and manage the Paint & Powder coat team, ensuring they remain on task with high performance and adherence to safety and quality standards. Provide training and development opportunities for team members to enhance their skills and knowledge. Distribute production schedules or work orders to departments and monitor schedules to ensure job targets are met. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity.

Maintain quality control procedures to ensure all products meet industry standards and customer specifications.

• Help keep employees on task and promote increased throughput by assisting with racking, prepping, inspecting, material handling, and by gathering proper paperwork and materials needed.
• Identify and resolve any issues or inefficiencies in the Paint & Powder coat Process such as incorrect paperwork, communicating with engineering and the quality team on changes needed or missing documentation.
• Work closely with other departments to ensure seamless workflow and continuous improvement.
• Implement and maintain quality control procedures to ensure all products meet industry standards and customer specifications.

• Oversee the Paint & Powder coat processes, ensuring they are carried out efficiently and effectively.
• Ensure all team members have the necessary supplies and tools to complete their jobs efficiently and plan ahead to prevent production gaps or downtime.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with the procurement team to replenish supplies as needed.

• Review and interpret detailed work order instructions to guide the team in accurately painting parts according to specifications.
• Ensure work orders are followed meticulously to maintain high‑quality standards.

• Assist with shipping coordination (matching paperwork, working with drivers, obtaining BOLs).
• Respond to customer inquiries.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area to promote safety and efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to all safety protocols and use of required personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Experience:
  
  Previous experience in production or manufacturing supervisory role preferred.
• Skills:
  • Clear and concise communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Ability to create and maintain positive and professional relationships at all levels of the organization.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Ability to problem‑solve issues to their root cause and implement corrective action.
  • Excellent organization skills.
  • Proven experience leading successful teams in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Education:
  
  High school diploma or GED preferred.

• $62,500 - $70,000 per year. Compensation depends on the selected candidate's experience.

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation / Sick Time
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Insurance Benefits including Disability Insurance, Accident Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance and Life Insurance
• Free Fountain Soda Machine On‑site!

Triple Cities Metal Finishing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.