Powder Coating Manager

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Summary:

The Powder Coating Manager will manage overall operations and is responsible for the effective and successful management of labor, productivity, quality control, and safety measures as established and set for the Operations Department.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Yes.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Full control and ownership for the plant’s fast-paced powder coating department.
• Responsible for Powder Coating quality, standards
• Compile, sort, and analyze production data, and standards, and use the data to reach product quality and production goals.
• Analyze machine uptime and machine cycle times to plan and estimate long-term and short-term labor and equipment capacity needs to meet demand.
• Use Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement concepts to identify opportunities to improve current processes, protocols, and procedures leading to process improvements, cost avoidance, and/or cost savings.
• Assure the Powder Coating area is well kept, and machinery & tools are maintained.
• Responsible for maintaining safety and housekeeping standards and assure compliance with OSHA standards.
• Reviews and analyzes production and operational reports to determine causes of nonconformance with product specs.
• Assist in developing cost reduction, quality improvement, and efficiency within the Powder coating department.
• Participates with company management in formulating short- and long-range plans for departmental and production growth.
• Establish and maintain positive employee relations. Develop organizational capability, succession plans, cross-training, and growth paths for employees.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong background in powder coating and industrial painting
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently without daily supervision.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Ability to understand basic mechanical and manufacturing techniques.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Powder Coating process and equipment
• Minimum 5 years of relevant manufacturing/powder coating experience

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 50 lbs. when required.
• Ability to withstand extreme temperatures.
• Must be able to traverse and access all areas of the warehouse.

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Absolutely! Here’s a full job description for a Powder Coating Manager/Lead, written in a straightforward, no-nonsense style that aligns with your expectations. This is designed for a hands-on leader in a 100% on-site role at your Elgin, TX facility:

Job Title: Powder Coating Manager / Lead
Location: Elgin, TX (100% On-Site)
Department: Production
Reports To: Operations Manager

Position Summary:
We are looking for a reliable, detail-oriented, and experienced Powder Coating Manager/Lead to oversee day-to-day operations of our in-house powder coating department. This role is responsible for managing a small team, ensuring quality control, maintaining production schedules, and keeping all equipment and processes running safely and efficiently.

The ideal candidate has hands-on powder coating experience, understands prep and finish standards, and can take ownership of the area—balancing quality, speed, and accountability. If you’re ready to lead by example and keep things moving, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and participate in the daily powder coating process, including prepping, coating, curing, and inspecting finished parts

• Manage a small team of powder coaters, delegating tasks and maintaining clear priorities

• Ensure all work meets internal quality standards and customer expectations

• Maintain production throughput and prioritize jobs according to schedule

• Monitor and maintain powder coating equipment, ovens, guns, and spray booths

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment

• Coordinate with production and shipping teams to ensure parts are delivered on time

• Train and coach team members on powder coating techniques and safety procedures

• Track and report material usage, minimize waste, and monitor inventory of powder and supplies

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of hands-on powder coating experience (batch system or automated system)

• Previous leadership or team lead experience in a manufacturing or production environment

• Working knowledge of surface prep, powder types, application methods, and curing processes

• Ability to read and understand job travelers, work orders, and production schedules

• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality

• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and working in a shop environment

• Must be able to work on-site full-time in Elgin, TX

Preferred Traits:

• Calm under pressure with solid problem-solving skills

• Strong communicator and team motivator

• Takes pride in delivering a consistent, professional finish

• Familiarity with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement is a plus