Powder Coating Paint Line Point Person

DeWys Manufacturing • Marne, MI

3h

About The Position

The Point Person supports daily production activity during an assigned shift in a designated shop area. This hands-on frontline leader coordinates and supports a team of up to 14 operators, monitors workflow, and helps ensure the team has the tools, materials, and assistance needed to keep production moving safely and efficiently. The position proactively removes obstacles affecting operators, equipment, workflow, quality, or delivery and follows ERP schedules to prioritize and stage work.

The role is visible and floor-focused, requiring an organized, solutions-oriented, and approachable leader who can balance urgency with attention to detail. Responsibilities include reinforcing safety and quality standards, conducting checks and signoffs, coaching team members, facilitating operator 1:1 meetings, supporting onboarding and workforce development, tracking KPIs, communicating shift updates, and participating in continuous improvement. The position works in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and helps maintain the company’s people-first culture, accountability, and operational standards.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, with five or more years of manufacturing experience, preferably in metal fabrication; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must complete Introduction to Leadership and Core Leadership Certification through the TEA and 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 read, analyze, and interpret blueprints, work orders, engineering specifications, safety and work rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information, communicate, 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 concepts.
• Ability to solve practical problems involving a range of concrete and abstract variables where standardization is limited.
• Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, and schedule-based instructions; good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to support production throughput and workflow continuity while prioritizing safety, quality, and teamwork.
• Hands-on, floor-focused leadership and ability to remove roadblocks and support a productive, organized 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 and communication is critical.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with Team Leads, Trainers, operators, and cross-functional departments.
• Interest in workforce development and willingness to support onboarding, coaching, acclimation, and upskilling.
• Dependable, grounded, and solution-oriented, with the ability to remain calm under pressure, make sound decisions, and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Frequent standing and walking on the shop floor; daily use of a computer terminal; occasional lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds.
• Vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the 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 in a designated shop area.
• Support and coordinate a team of up to 14 operators.
• Monitor workflow and production progress throughout the shift.
• Follow ERP drill-down schedules to prioritize and stage work.
• Address production interruptions and material-flow concerns to minimize downtime.
• 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 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 1:1 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 key 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