Powder Coating Paint Line Point Person

DeWys Manufacturing • Marne, MI

6d • $22 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

DeWys Metal Solutions is a people-first, family-owned contract manufacturer that invests in leadership development, innovation, capital equipment, and its workforce. Located approximately 20 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, the company serves customers across diverse industries and emphasizes lean manufacturing, workforce development, safety, and community partnerships.

The Powder Coat Paint Line Point Person supports daily production during an assigned shift in a designated shop area. This hands-on frontline leader supports a small team and keeps production moving by coordinating workflow, addressing roadblocks, and ensuring operators have the tools, materials, and support they need. The role leads from the floor, maintains a safe, productive, and organized work environment, monitors KPIs, and balances urgency with attention to detail.

The Point Person also supports operator development through onboarding, coaching, and regular one-on-one meetings; participates in continuous improvement and leadership development; and communicates shift performance, priorities, and concerns to the Team Lead and opposing shift. Success is measured by operational KPIs related to safety, quality, utilization, and cost.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, with at least five years of manufacturing experience, preferably in metal fabrication; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as blueprints, work orders, engineering specifications, safety and work rules, and operating and maintenance instructions.
• Ability to present and communicate information effectively and respond to questions from team members, customers, and suppliers.
• Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, and apply basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems, work with concrete and abstract variables, and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based instructions.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Must complete Introduction to Leadership and Core Leadership Certification through the TEA and complete an additional 40 hours of leadership professional development.
• Must possess a valid Michigan Driver's License to be licensed as a qualified lift truck driver at DeWys Manufacturing, Inc.
• Ability to support production throughput and workflow continuity while prioritizing safety, quality, and teamwork.
• Hands-on, floor-focused leadership, with the ability to remove roadblocks and foster an organized, positive work environment.
• Ability to lead by example, treat team members respectfully, and foster accountability, trust, and continuous improvement.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where priorities can shift quickly and communication is critical.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to partner with Team Leads, Trainers, operators, and cross-functional departments.
• Willingness to support onboarding, acclimation, coaching, and operator upskilling.
• Dependability, sound judgment under pressure, a solution-oriented approach, and the ability to escalate concerns appropriately.
• Ability to stand and walk frequently on the shop floor, work on a computer terminal daily, and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to meet the position's vision requirements, including close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Appropriate PPE is required in designated areas.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing experience in metal fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production activity during the assigned shift within a designated area of the job shop.
• Support and coordinate a team, monitor workflow and production progress, and follow ERP drill-down schedules to prioritize and stage work.
• Minimize downtime by addressing production interruptions and material flow concerns, and remove roadblocks affecting operators, equipment, workflow, quality, or delivery.
• Maintain a safe work environment and reinforce safe work practices.
• Perform quality checks and final signoffs on completed work and travelers.
• Ensure rejected jobs are placed in the rejection area and appropriately put on hold through GSC.
• Coordinate recuts, repair parts, and containment activities during the assigned shift.
• Conduct visual management and 5S checks at the beginning and end of each shift.
• Support corrective action investigations and help identify sustainable solutions.
• Assist with onboarding and acclimation of new hires in the assigned department.
• Partner with DeWys University Trainers to support operator upskilling and development.
• Facilitate operator one-on-one meetings and document follow-up actions as required.
• Provide day-to-day coaching, communication, and support to team members.
• Participate in leadership development, operational excellence, and in-house training activities.
• Summarize shift performance and communicate updates, concerns, and priorities to the Team Lead and opposing shift.
• Track and communicate daily KPI performance within the assigned area.
• Support operational excellence initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Maintain clear communication through shift pass-downs and email updates, and escalate production concerns as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive comprehensive compensation and benefits package with base salary and performance bonus.
• 401K with matching contributions.
• Vacation.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree