Powder Coating Supervisor – Shelbyville, KY
Full-Time / 4 Day Work Week / Competitive Pay & Benefits / Leadership Opportunity
About Us:
Superb IPC is a privately held, leader in precision coating and finishing solutions. We run a high-volume, process-controlled, powder coating operation with two paint lines and a skilled team dedicated to delivering top-quality results for our customers. We value teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement — and we’re looking for a hands-on leader to join our Shelbyville team.
The Role:
We’re seeking a hands-on technical leader who thrives on working with people and driving daily operational excellence in our powder coating department. You don’t have to be a powder coating expert on day one, but you must be comfortable learning new technical skills, managing a team, and solving problems, in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You’ll manage approximately 30 production employees, including 4–5 team leads, while ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the operation, providing training, guidance, and performance evaluations.
- Monitor operation to assure daily schedule is met.
- Foster a positive and productive work environment.
- Ability to have difficult personnel conversations when needed, including corrective action and performance improvement.
- Embrace a multi-cultural workforce.
- Monitor the powder coating process to ensure high-quality finishes.
- Implement corrective actions for any quality issues.
- Ensure work instructions are being followed.
- Perform regular process audits to ensure compliance with safety and production procedures.
- Oversee the setup and operation of powder coating equipment.
- Ensure proper maintenance and calibration of equipment, per PM schedules.
- Optimize processes to improve efficiency and prevent waste.
- Enforce safety protocols and ensure a safe working environment.
- Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and industry standards.
- Conduct safety training and regular safety audits.
- Collaborate with other departments (scheduling, maintenance, quality) to ensure smooth operations.
- Communicate effectively with team members and management.
It’s Great If You Have:
- Supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
- Experience in powder coating, painting, or industrial finishing (preferred, not required).
- Mechanical or technical troubleshooting skills.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- A commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Why Join Us:
- Competitive pay with opportunities for advancement.
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off).
- A supportive, team-oriented work environment.
- Chance to learn a valuable technical trade while leading a skilled crew.
- Day shift position, standard 4-day work week (occasional Friday operation as necessary)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $31.25 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
