Paint Manufacturing Engineer Supervisor - Ditch Witch
About The Position
The Paint Manufacturing Engineer Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day operation of paint finishing systems at Ditch Witch in Perry, Oklahoma. The role supervises paint technicians and maintenance personnel, coordinates equipment maintenance and repairs, manages operating budgets and inventories, and supports production quality and system uptime. It also oversees environmental compliance activities and reporting related to water quality, air emissions, and hazardous waste. The supervisor works with production, engineering, maintenance, suppliers, and regulatory agencies to sustain safe and effective paint operations, improve finishing quality, and maintain paint procedures and production tooling. The posting describes two experience levels: Supervisor I, requiring 1–3 years of relevant experience, and Supervisor II, requiring 5–8 years. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
- For Supervisor I: 1–3 years of experience in manufacturing systems, equipment, processes, tooling, and work measurement.
- For Supervisor II: 5–8 years of experience in manufacturing systems, equipment, processes, tooling, and work measurement.
- Basic understanding of supervisory principles, including problem-solving and conflict resolution.
- Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with a diverse team.
- Organizational, budgeting, and time-management skills.
- Proficient software application skills.
- Ability to understand and follow safety protocols and regulations.
- Strong organizational and planning abilities.
- Ability to meet required goals and adapt to changing demands in a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a supervisory or team lead role.
- Microsoft Office Suite, SAP, Kronos, and Workday experience.
- Process improvement experience; LEAN or continuous improvement certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and direct daily operations of paint finishing equipment, including Paint Finishing Technicians and Paint Maintenance Mechanics.
- Coordinate preventive maintenance programs and emergency repairs with the maintenance department and outside vendors to maintain a minimum of 99% uptime.
- Investigate and justify future equipment requirements and capital expenditures to address technological changes.
- Control operating budgets for labor, paint, chemicals, repairs, supplies, and operating accounts.
- Stay current with environmental requirements related to paint finishing, air emissions, and hazardous waste, and assist with reports to the EPA, DNR, and other regulatory agencies.
- Maintain appropriate inventories of consumables, repair parts, and supplies.
- Train personnel in equipment operation, safe handling of chemicals and paint, and necessary computer skills.
- Review and follow up on quality-control performance testing and analysis.
- Monitor pretreatment and paint-system operating parameters at agreed frequencies, take appropriate action, and display results.
- Maintain outstanding housekeeping.
- Troubleshoot processes to maintain uptime and minimize quality deviations.
- Maintain accurate MSDS inventory sheets in accordance with Right-To-Know requirements.
- Coordinate operational assistance and direction with production, engineering, and maintenance departments.
- Work with outside suppliers on improvements and new technologies for finishing quality and operations.
- Maintain paint standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Develop and maintain paint production tooling.
Benefits
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans.
- 401(k).
- Mental health, financial health, and other wellness resources for full-time employees.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Opportunities to move into new areas of interest and promotion opportunities.
- Competitive salary and potential eligibility for an incentive program based on individual and organizational performance.
- Access to earned pay through the DailyPay app.
- Casual dress and a blended office-plant environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
