Production Supervisor- Powder Coating Industry (PPG#337307)

• Supervise daily powder coating and paint line operations, including hanging, coating, curing, and workflow coordination.
• Plan and prioritize production schedules to maximize throughput while minimizing color changes and downtime.
• Monitor production flow to ensure customer orders are completed on time and eliminate paint line bottlenecks.
• Ensure coating quality meets company standards by monitoring appearance, adhesion, coverage, and overall process consistency.
• Conduct routine process audits to verify standard operating procedures are being followed.
• Coordinate daily activities with Production, Engineering, Materials, and other departments to meet production goals.
• Train, coach, and develop paint line employees while promoting accountability and teamwork.
• Manage inventory levels for powder, chemicals, and paint line consumables.
• Monitor paint system performance, including spray booths, washers, filters, ovens, and related equipment.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance activities to minimize equipment downtime.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and compliant work environment by enforcing all company safety policies and procedures.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 3-5 years of powder coating or industrial finishing experience.
• Strong understanding of production flow, scheduling, and process optimization.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to make effective real-time production decisions.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Experience with both powder coating and wet paint processes.
• Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience.

• Hands-on leader who enjoys working on the production floor.
• Strong decision-making and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to balance production demands while maintaining high quality standards.
• Commitment to employee development, teamwork, and operational excellence.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency and waste reduction.

• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, and squat throughout the workday.
• Lift, carry, and move up to 30 pounds without assistance.
• Push and pull materials and equipment as needed.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, gloves, and safety shoes.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Career growth opportunities
• Stable and growing manufacturing environment

You can be good at a lot of things. We prefer to be great at one thing. For us, that is staffing and recruiting.

As a prospective Barton Staffing Solutions employee, we provide employment opportunities at Greater Chicago-land’s leading companies, good pay, and the opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills while keeping your career moving forward.

Excellence is our minimum standard. If this sounds like the way you work and you are ready to learn more about how we can help your career, contact us today.