Coater - Shift Manager

Safety & Compliance

• Lead and coordinate all departmental activities related to the divisional Safety Program.
• Enforce safety policies, conduct training, and maintain a safe working environment.
• Ensure compliance with plant policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Quality Assurance

• Oversee all quality assurance activities, including in process checks and documentation.
• Work with the Technical Department on corrective actions, investigations, and quality improvements.
• Ensure effective quality process controls across all coating operations.

Operations Management

• Provide daily leadership of all Coating Department manufacturing activities to meet production goals.
• Ensure accurate execution of production schedules and adherence to product specifications.
• Partner with Maintenance to support equipment reliability through accurate workorder entry and participation in the PM program.
• Monitor and maintain raw material inventory accuracy and availability.
• Use the ERP system (QAD) for reporting, inventory management, and operational documentation.
• Effectively multitask and manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment.

People Leadership

• Supervise 25-30 hourly employees in a union facility, ensuring adherence to the union contract, plant rules, and performance expectations.
• Manage employee attendance, job assignments, personnel moves, and training requirements.
• Maintain accurate personnel, attendance, and operational records.
• Assess and recommend staffing levels that support operational needs.
• Provide regular coaching and development opportunities for employees.
• Foster strong teambuilding, collaboration, and communication within the department.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and prioritization skills to maintain efficient workflow.

Continuous Improvement & Engineering Support

• Support and advance department goals related to safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
• Recommend and implement equipment or process improvements.
• Assist Engineering with new product development and process upgrades.
• Participate in cross functional teams and continuous improvement activities.

Work Schedule

• Operates on a 12hour, rotating shift schedule.
• Employees receive a block of 6 consecutive days off every 3week cycle.
• Scheduled Saturdays are required, along with occasional Sundays based on production needs.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A bachelor's degree or an associate degree is preferred.
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience working in a union environment; union experience strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational, prioritization, teambuilding, and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and maintain precise records.
• Knowledge of safety programs, quality systems, and preventive maintenance processes.