1st Shift Powder Coat Area Lead | Full-Time

Polywood • Syracuse, IN

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About The Position

POLYWOOD® is hiring a dependable, detail-oriented Powder Coat Area Lead to support daily operations across the powder coat process. This hands-on role helps organize communication and part flow, troubleshoot coating issues, and support production as needed. The position offers experience with powder coat process troubleshooting and settings, production communication and shift handoffs, Sabretooth parts orders and production flow, equipment maintenance, washer tank chemical testing and process control, inventory and supply tracking, and air quality and filter tracking.

This is an active manufacturing role that involves working around powder coat equipment and production machinery, moving or standing during the shift, handling powder and chemicals according to site procedures, following safety procedures and wearing required personal protective equipment, and balancing troubleshooting and communication with production support. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• Dependable attendance and reliability.
• Strong problem-solving skills to troubleshoot issues quickly.
• Clear communication and organization throughout the shift.
• Willingness to provide hands-on support to the production line.
• Attention to detail and a focus on quality.
• Ability to work well with others and help the team meet production needs.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in manufacturing, powder coating, or a lead role; related experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Manage emails, chats, and shared sheets so important information reaches the appropriate areas.
• Scan out parts orders in Sabretooth for the shift and request orders as needed.
• Troubleshoot powder coating settings for each part and color.
• Complete powder gun maintenance and cleaning as needed.
• Perform line and hook maintenance when required.
• Support production hands-on by hanging, pulling, or coating parts when needed.
• Test washer tank chemicals daily to help ensure EPA standards are met.
• Communicate with other shifts to support smooth handoffs.
• Monitor inventory of powder, chemicals, and other supplies.
• Maintain tracking sheets for filters and air quality.

Benefits

• Medical and HSA plan options
• Dental and vision coverage
• Life and disability benefits
• Accident, illness, and supplemental health coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness and well-being benefits
• Paid time off and scheduled paid holidays
• Gym membership benefits through East Lake & Fit Stop
• Eligible full-time, non-exempt employees may be eligible for voluntary benefit plans after 60 days of continuous employment if regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week; coverage becomes effective the first day of the month following 60 days of eligible full-time employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed