Paint Manufacturing Engineer Supervisor - Ditch Witch

The Toro Company • Perry, OK

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Ditch Witch, a division of The Toro Company, is hiring a Paint Manufacturing Engineer Supervisor at its Perry, Oklahoma plant. The position is responsible for the day-to-day operation of paint finishing systems and for supervisory and administrative duties involving paint technicians and maintenance personnel. It also includes monitoring and reporting on water quality, air emissions, and hazardous waste in accordance with applicable government regulations.

The supervisor oversees paint finishing equipment, coordinates preventive maintenance and emergency repairs, manages operating budgets and inventories, and works with internal departments and outside vendors to support uptime, quality, and process improvements. The role maintains paint-related procedures, production tooling, environmental records, and personnel training. The responsibilities and tasks listed may change according to company needs.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline. Experience requirements vary by level: Supervisor I requires 1–3 years, while Supervisor II requires 5–8 years of experience in manufacturing systems, equipment, processes, tooling, and work measurement. Supervisory or team-lead experience is a plus.

The estimated annual pay range is $80,000–$101,000. Employees may also be eligible for an incentive program, subject to company policy and performance metrics. Applicants must already be legally authorized to work in the United States; the company does not offer visa sponsorship or take over existing sponsorship.

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.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a supervisory or team-lead role.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, SAP, Kronos, and Workday.
• Experience in process improvement.
• LEAN or continuous improvement certification.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct the daily operation of paint finishing equipment and direct Paint Finishing Technician(s) and Paint Maintenance Mechanic(s).
• Coordinate preventive maintenance programs and emergency repairs with the maintenance department and outside vendors to target at least 99% uptime.
• Investigate and justify future equipment requirements and capital expenditures to keep pace with technological changes.
• Control operating budgets for labor, paint, chemicals, repairs, supplies, and operating accounts.
• Stay current on 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 on equipment functions, safe handling of chemicals and paint, and the computer skills needed for functional performance.
• 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 at all times.
• Troubleshoot processes to maintain uptime and minimize quality deviations.
• Maintain accurate MSDS inventory sheets in support of Right-to-Know requirements.
• Work with production, engineering, and maintenance departments to provide operational assistance and direction.
• Work with outside suppliers to identify improvements and current technologies in finishing quality and operations.
• Maintain paint standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Develop and maintain paint production tooling.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential participation in an incentive program based on individual and organizational performance.
• 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 pursue promotions.
• Casual, office-plant blended environment with dress-for-your-day flexibility.
• Access to earned pay through the DailyPay app.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level