Job Description:
Join our manufacturing team as a Production Supervisor – Paint Process and play a key role in ensuring excellence across our painting operations. This position is responsible for leading daily production activities, driving operational performance, and developing high-performing teams while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and productivity standards.
This is a 12-month temporary assignment designed for professionals who are passionate about manufacturing, enjoy being close to the operation, and are interested in building a long-term career in Production and Operations. We are particularly interested in candidates with a background in Chemistry or related disciplines who can bring a strong understanding of paint and chemical processes while leading people and driving results on the shop floor.
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Execute the production plan within the paint process area to meet delivery commitments, quality standards, and customer expectations.
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Lead, coach, and develop production teams across rotating shifts, promoting a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
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Drive daily shop floor management activities, ensuring production objectives are achieved safely and efficiently.
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Monitor critical paint process parameters and ensure adherence to established operating standards and specifications.
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Lead Short Interval Management (SIM) routines, monitor KPIs, identify performance gaps, and drive corrective actions.
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Ensure compliance with environmental, health, safety, and quality requirements related to paint operations and chemical handling.
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Coordinate and optimize the use of people, equipment, and materials to achieve operational targets.
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Support root cause analysis and problem-solving activities related to quality, productivity, delivery, and process deviations.
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Work closely with Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams to improve operational performance.
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Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, waste reduction, process capability, and overall manufacturing excellence.
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Support autonomous maintenance practices and help ensure equipment reliability within the paint area.
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Promote standard work, process discipline, and operational excellence throughout the production floor.
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Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
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Minimum 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment leading teams, projects, internships, or production-related activities.
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Strong interest in paint processes, coatings, surface treatment, chemical manufacturing processes, or similar industrial operations.
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Genuine passion for shop floor operations and hands-on manufacturing environments.
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Natural interest in leading, coaching, developing, and engaging people.
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Strong desire to build a long-term career in Production, Operations, and Manufacturing leadership.
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Ability to analyze data, solve problems, and make sound operational decisions.
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Understanding of safety, quality, and continuous improvement principles within manufacturing environments.
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Ability to work effectively in fast-paced production settings and manage changing priorities.
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Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders.
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Intermediate to advanced English level.
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Availability to work rotating shifts.
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Availability to join a temporary 12-month assignment.
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Experience or exposure to industrial painting, powder coating, wet paint, pretreatment, chemical processes, finishing operations, or related manufacturing environments.
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Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement methodologies.
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Experience managing production KPIs and supporting operational excellence initiatives.
Rotating Shifts
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1st and 2nd Shift: Monday to Saturday
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3rd Shift: Monday to Friday
This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on leadership experience in a critical manufacturing process while developing expertise in paint operations, team leadership, and production management. The position is ideal for professionals who enjoy working closely with people, are passionate about manufacturing, and aspire to grow their careers within Operations and Production Leadership.
(External) English Qualifications:
What's in it for me?
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Hands-on role where your skills and contributions directly impact product quality
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Supportive team environment that values collaboration and continuous learning
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Opportunities to grow your expertise and take on new challenges
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Safe, well-organized workspace committed to operational excellence
Bring your skills and dedication to a team that's ready to welcome you — apply now!
Local Benefits (English):
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(External) English Company Boiler Plate:
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We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.
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