Coater - Shift Manager

Position Overview The Coating Department Supervisor is responsible for the daily leadership and oversight of all coating operations, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and compliance within a unionized manufacturing environment. This role supervises a team of 25-30 hourly employees, manages attendance and personnel movements, ensures accurate operational recordkeeping, and supports continuous improvement initiatives. The supervisor must be highly organized, able to prioritize multiple demands, and skilled in team development and performance management. Close collaboration with Technical, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality teams is required to maintain efficient operations and achieve departmental goals. Responsibilities

Safety & Compliance

• Lead and coordinate all departmental activities related to the divisional Safety Program.
• Enforce safety policies, conduct training, and maintain a safe working environment.
• Ensure compliance with plant policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Quality Assurance

• Oversee all quality assurance activities, including in process checks and documentation.
• Work with the Technical Department on corrective actions, investigations, and quality improvements.
• Ensure effective quality process controls across all coating operations.

Operations Management

• Provide daily leadership of all Coating Department manufacturing activities to meet production goals.
• Ensure accurate execution of production schedules and adherence to product specifications.
• Partner with Maintenance to support equipment reliability through accurate work order entry and participation in the PM program.
• Monitor and maintain raw material inventory accuracy and availability.
• Use the ERP system (QAD) for reporting, inventory management, and operational documentation.
• Effectively multitask and manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment.

People Leadership

• Supervise 25-30 hourly employees in a union facility, ensuring adherence to the union contract, plant rules, and performance expectations.
• Manage employee attendance, job assignments, personnel moves, and training requirements.
• Maintain accurate personnel, attendance, and operational records.
• Assess and recommend staffing levels that support operational needs.
• Provide regular coaching and development opportunities for employees.
• Foster strong teambuilding, collaboration, and communication within the department.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and prioritization skills to maintain efficient workflow.

Continuous Improvement & Engineering Support

• Support and advance department goals related to safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
• Recommend and implement equipment or process improvements.
• Assist Engineering with new product development and process upgrades.
• Participate in cross functional teams and continuous improvement activities.

Work Schedule

• Operates on a 12hour, rotating shift schedule.
• Employees receive a block of 6 consecutive days off every 3week cycle.
• Scheduled Saturdays are required, along with occasional Sundays based on production needs.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A bachelor's degree or an associate degree is preferred.
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience working in a union environment; union experience strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational, prioritization, teambuilding, and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and maintain precise records.
• Knowledge of safety programs, quality systems, and preventive maintenance processes.

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