JOB SUMMARY:
Douglas Machine is seeking a hands-on Anodize Supervisor to lead our metal finishing operations. This role is responsible for overseeing daily production in our anodizing department — ensuring quality finishes, safety compliance, team performance, and achieving lead time goals.
If you have experience in anodizing, aluminum finishing, or surface treatment processes and enjoy leading teams in a collaborative manufacturing environment, we want to hear from you.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Be a Leader
- Steward our mission (to enrich lives by world-class quality finishing, on time every time) and values (unwavering integrity, servant's heart, ownership spirit, and continuous innovation and improvement).
- Model and champion our leadership qualities (live the Douglas values, chart the course, energize others and raise the bar).
- Lead by example with positivity, consistency, impartiality, and fairness with all employees and hold consistency in company policies and standards
Production & Operations
- Oversee daily anodizing and metal finishing operations, including scheduling and workflow
- Monitor production output, lead times, and efficiency metrics
- Partner with Production, Sales, and customers to develop and implement quality standards and delivery expectations
Quality & Process Improvement
- Maintain and improve quality control standards and finishing processes
- Develop and manage SOPs, work instructions, and process documentation
- Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement (Lean, 5S, workflow optimization)
Safety & Compliance
- Have knowledge of and ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and safety regulations
- Lead safety training on programs like Lockout/Tagout, confined space, and material handling
- Promote a strong safety-first culture, developing and revising policies in place as necessary
Leadership & Team Development
- Build, supervise, coach, and develop a team of hourly production employees
- Conduct performance reviews, training, and hiring
- Foster accountability, engagement, collaboration, and continuous improvement
WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO:
Preferred:
- Has strong knowledge of production processes, quality systems, and safety standards
- Has experience in leading teams and driving performance
- Has 3+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing or metal finishing
- Has experience in anodizing, aluminum finishing, plating, or coating processes
- Has familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, or continuous improvement initiatives and/or experience with OSHA and environmental compliance programs
WHY DOUGLAS?
A role at Douglas Machine is more than a job. As a 100% employee-owned company (ESOP), every member of our team has a stake in our success. That means when the company grows, you grow too. Our culture is rooted in collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to doing meaningful work with people who care.
We believe that supporting our employees goes beyond the workplace. That’s why we offer unique benefits like these:
- ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan:
Douglas allocates and matches up to 25% of eligible wages for employees when you contribute 6%.
- Career Growth Opportunities
At Douglas, we commit to support lifetime career development. This includes a dedicated training department with structured onboarding and technical roles training plans, career maps that outline growth opportunities across the organization, month personal and professional development training opportunities, and the Douglas Leadership Academy (DLA), a year-long program designed to cultivate future leaders.
Our exclusive health clinic provides no-cost care for employees and dependents. This includes no co-pays, no cost for in-office visits, and no cost for prescriptions on hand – a significant benefit for employees and their families.
If you are looking for a place where your contributions matter, your voice is heard and celebrated, and your future is invested in — apply today. We’d love to hear from you!
All full-time positions offer attractive compensation and benefits that include ESOP stock allocation, 401(k) match, a company health clinic, medical, dental, life and disability insurance, volunteer time off, along with holiday pay and paid time off.
This is an onsite role requiring in-person attendance.
Work Location: In person
