Production Supervisor (Powder Coating)
Job Description
- Supervise, direct, and support 15–20 employees on 1st 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.
- Powder coating application experience required (2–3 years preferred).
- Previous supervisory experience required (2–3 years minimum, with responsibility for 8–12+ people).
- Strong communication skills (oral and written) with ability to give detailed instructions.
- Detail-oriented, team-focused, and quality-driven with a zero-defect mindset.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
- Proficient computer skills.
- Ability to stand for full shifts, lift up to 35 lbs., and perform repetitive reaching, turning, and twisting
- Forklift experience.
- Experience with ERP or scheduling systems.
- Exposure to OEM quality standards
Meet Your Recruiter
Senior Technical Recruiter
Galen is a Senior Technical Recruiter at Sterling Engineering with nearly 14 years of recruiting and talent acquisition experience, spanning agency leadership, high-volume technical recruiting, and executive-level client partnership. Since joining Sterling in February 2026, he has brought a strategic, relationship-driven approach to supporting candidates and clients across manufacturing, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and more.
Galen is dedicated to solving complex hiring challenges and building trusted, long-term partnerships with candidates, hiring managers, and executives. He takes the time to understand each person’s experience, goals, and career ambitions so he can help connect them with opportunities that align with both their skills and long-term direction.
For Galen, recruiting is about being an advocate and facilitator during important moments of transition and opportunity. He genuinely enjoys learning what motivates people and helping them take meaningful next steps in their careers while supporting companies in building strong, high-performing teams.