Production Supervisor (Powder Coating)

Allegion plc•Snoqualmie, WA

47d•$75,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor - Powder Coating is responsible for managing the Powder Coat production area to ensure policy, leadership, quality, on-time, and efficiency performance goals are met. This role is critical to ensure on-time delivery, and high quality of products to our customers. This role provides support to powder coat processing and painting employees, acts as the onsite expert for coating and painting of metal parts, collaborates with other department Supervisors for seamless continuation of activities, and helps develop employees in their powder coating skillset.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, business, and supply chain preferred. Associates or 2-year technical degree preferred.
5+ years of experience with powder coating, pre-finishing and wash line chemicals with at least 2 years in formal supervision/team leadership preferred.
Understands general pre-prep operation, including viewing product for defects before entering the coating booth.
Strong leadership skills with an ability to manage both personal and team's workload and to prioritize multiple tasks.
Attention to detail and ability to identify differences in color.
Demonstrate independent judgment and initiative.
Strong organizational and project management skills combined with close attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Commitment to follow all safety requirements and keep work area clean and orderly
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Driven self-starter dedicated to continual process improvement.
Intermediate user in standard computer application software (MS Office - Outlook, Excel, Word).
Working knowledge of capacity planning and ERP systems.
Provide high quality internal customer service.
Attention to detail and the ability to read blueprints, production and technical drawings.
Strong math skills.
Remains alert in a high-risk environment.
Maintains schedule and tasks despite interruptions.

Responsibilities

Establish and manage the Powder Coat department priorities in support of overall production schedule.
Directly oversee activities of production personnel including timekeeping, workflow, processing/painting methods and work force utilization.
Provide daily job status updates for process work in powder coat and other assigned areas.
Assist, as needed, with surface preparation, applying coatings in accordance with manufacturer Technical Data Sheet (TDS) and ensuring proper cure time and temperature are achieved.
Assist, as needed, with operating a variety of power and hand tools and equipment, including applicators, sandblasting and pressure washing equipment.
Ensure the flow of materials. parts and progress are adequate to meet on-time requirements.
Directly supervise employees in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Provide policy enforcement, performance appraisals, and leadership.
Manage and communicate with employees to reward and discipline as required.
Partner with local human resources to interview, hire, and train employees.
Update Managing Daily Improvement (MDI) boards and help troubleshoot Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) in the welding area. Initiate corrective actions to resolve NCRs.
Lead Process Based Management activity and explore other efficiency opportunities.
Work with the quality team and cross-functional employees to implement efficiency and capacity improvements.
Operate all equipment per Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), in a safe manner; create new SOPs as required.
Provide exceptional customer service to internal team members and external customers.
Support other production areas as backup to other supervisors when needed.
Fill out department MDI Board and participate in Gemba walks.

Benefits

Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you "be safe, be healthy"
Unlimited Paid Time Off
A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, which currently offers a 6% company match and no vesting period
Health Savings Accounts - Tax-advantaged savings account used for healthcare expenses
Flexible Spending Accounts - Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare and/or dependent daycare expenses
Disability Insurance -Short-Term and Long-Term coverage, paid for by Allegion, provides income replacement for illness or injury
Life Insurance - Term life coverage with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
Tuition Reimbursement
Voluntary Wellness Program - Simply complete wellness activities and earn up to $2,000 in rewards
Employee Discounts through Perks at Work
Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can "serve others, not yourself"
Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths assessment & coaching