2nd shift Production Supervisor (Powder Coating)

Job Description

Job Description

Title: 2nd shift Production Supervisor (Powder Coating)

Location: Libertyville, IL

Hire Type: Direct Hire

Schedule: 3pm - 1:30pm Monday-Thursday

Compensation: $80k-85k per year + performance bonus

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k

This role oversees a powder coating department on 2nd shift, leading a team of 15–20 employees. The Production Supervisor is responsible for ensuring production schedules are met, quality standards are maintained, and team members are properly trained. This position requires strong hands-on powder coating experience as well as proven supervisory skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Job Duties:

• Supervise, direct, and support 15–20 employees on 2nd shift.
• Train new employees on powder coating processes and departmental responsibilities.
• Start or verify proper startup of the line daily.
• Manage daily workflow to meet production demands.
• Oversee loading and unloading of parts on/off the powder coating line.
• Confirm quality of masking, plugging of holes, and thread protection prior to coating.
• Ensure compliance with customer-specific paint class and quality requirements.
• Prep parts per production schedule, coordinating with hangers to avoid missed work orders.
• Monitor packaging of parts and orders prior to shipment or transfer to inventory.
• Communicate daily with management, HR, and other departments via email.
• Troubleshoot line equipment and resolve issues as needed.
• Multi-task and manage priorities in a high-paced environment.

Qualifications:

• Powder coating application experience required (2–3 years preferred).