Finishing Supervisor - 2nd shift

Job Title

Finishing Supervisor

Springfield, TN

The Finishing Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day execution and supervision of finishing operations, with a primary focus on enameling and gluing processes. This role ensures that production meets safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets, while maintaining strict control over process parameters, product quality, and team performance in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Lead daily operations across enameling, adhesive, and finishing processes.

Execute production plans and meet output, quality, and efficiency targets.

Monitor KPIs (output, scrap, downtime) and drive performance improvements.

Optimize staffing, line balance, and workflow.

Oversee surface prep, coating application, and curing cycles.

Ensure coating quality (adhesion, thickness, surface finish).

Troubleshoot process issues and drive defect reduction.

Manage adhesive application (manual and automated systems).

Control process parameters (temperature, pressure, curing time).

Ensure proper material handling and bond quality.

Support new adhesive technologies and process improvements.

Drive First-Time Quality (FTQ).

Lead root cause analysis (5 Whys, 8D) for defects and failures.

Implement Lean practices (5S, standard work, waste reduction).

Support Kaizen and continuous improvement efforts.

Ensure safe operation of equipment and chemical handling.

Enforce PPE and safety standards.

Maintain environmental compliance for coatings and adhesives.

Supervise, coach, and develop production team members.

Provide performance feedback and support training.

Promote accountability and team engagement.

Partner with Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering teams.

Support process improvements and new product introductions (NPI).

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering, or related field preferred.

Minimum 3 years of manufacturing leadership experience, ideally in finishing operations within high-volume, multi-shift environments.

Hands-on experience with enameling, coating, painting, and/or industrial adhesive (gluing) processes.

Working knowledge of coating systems, defect analysis, adhesive technologies, and basic thermal processes (ovens, furnaces).

Experience in Microsoft Office and knowledge in ERP, Time and Attendance, and OEE systems.

EMS Yellow Gear or Lean Manufacturing certification equivalent, preferred.

Ability to speak Spanish, a plus.

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.

Competitive holiday and vacation time off program.

Retirement Savings Plan (401(k)) with relevant company contribution.

Discounted products and an EAP upon hire and tuition reimbursement after 12 months of service.

Please be advised that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position at this time.