Shift: Rotating Shift
Position Summary
The Quality Coating Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all coating quality operations within a pipe manufacturing facility. This position ensures that coated pipe products meet customer specifications, industry standards, and company quality requirements. The supervisor leads coating inspectors and quality personnel, monitors production processes, conducts inspections, investigates quality issues, and works closely with production and maintenance teams to maintain consistent product quality. The ideal candidate has experience supervising quality operations in a coating or pipe manufacturing environment and is committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervise daily coating quality inspection activities throughout the production process.
- Ensure all coated pipe products comply with customer specifications, quality standards, and internal procedures.
- Monitor coating application processes, including surface preparation, coating thickness, adhesion, curing, and final inspection.
- Review and approve inspection reports, quality records, and testing documentation.
- Lead, train, coach, and evaluate coating inspectors and quality personnel.
- Investigate product defects, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Coordinate with production, maintenance, and engineering departments to resolve quality concerns.
- Verify calibration and proper use of coating inspection equipment and testing instruments.
- Ensure compliance with safety policies, environmental regulations, and quality management systems.
- Participate in internal audits, customer audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Track quality metrics and prepare reports for management.
- Maintain accurate production and quality documentation.
- Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and teamwork throughout the facility.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience in quality operations within a coating, pipe manufacturing, or industrial manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of coating inspection processes, testing methods, and quality control procedures.
- Ability to read production specifications, technical drawings, and quality documentation.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office and production reporting systems.
- Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish (required).
Preferred
- Experience in pipe manufacturing or steel processing operations.
- Familiarity with coating standards and inspection methods (holiday testing, dry film thickness measurements, adhesion testing, and surface preparation inspections).
- Experience with ISO quality systems or similar quality management programs.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during the shift.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, noise, dust, and moving equipment.
- Must wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
- Ability to climb stairs, bend, reach, and work safely around industrial machinery.
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
