Paint and Finish Supervisor
IFA Powertrain Polska, Summerville, SC, United States
Responsible for meeting departmental safety, quality, costs, and delivery goals. Objectives met through training, motivating and managing employees in a team oriented production environment where Lean Manufacturing Principles, 8D’s, and continuous improvement are the norm. Work involves a thorough understanding of plant operations, company policies, practices, and procedures and the ability to resolve conflicts/issues through collaborative team efforts.
Essential Functions
Lead all personnel within Paint & Finish across all shifts.
Maintain full disciplinary responsibility, including coaching, documentation, and corrective actions.
Set clear expectations and hold team members and Team Leads accountable for performance and behavior.
Ensure proper shift-to-shift communication and alignment.
Enforce all safety standards, PPE requirements, and environmental regulations.
Drive a proactive safety culture through presence, audits, and immediate correction of unsafe behaviors.
Ensure safe handling of chemicals, coatings, and equipment.
Own daily operations of Paint & Finish, including offload, finishing processes, and packaging.
Ensure production targets are met in terms of output, efficiency, and schedule adherence.
Coordinate staffing and resources across shifts to maintain flow and avoid bottlenecks.
Escalate and remove constraints impacting production.
Ensure all products meet internal and customer quality standards.
Drive containment and corrective actions for any quality deviations.
Ensure proper staffing, training, and skill coverage across all shifts.
Drive productivity by eliminating idle time and ensuring effective use of labor.
Support development of Team Leads and operators through coaching and training validation.
Promote accountability and ownership at all levels.
Partner with Quality to maintain process control and compliance.
Identify and eliminate waste in processes, layout, and workflows.
Support and lead improvement initiatives related to efficiency, labor absorption, and throughput.
Ensure TPM, 5S, and standard work are sustained.
Act as the primary point of contact for Paint & Finish operations.
Coordinate with upstream and downstream areas to ensure smooth material flow.
Communicate performance, issues, and priorities clearly to leadership and the team.
Other job duties as assigned
Education
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience
3-5 years of experience as a Supervisor in a manufacturing environment
Specific Skills
Must be familiar with IATF 16949 and/or ISO14001 requirements
Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office computer software applicationsKnowledge of Statistical Process Control
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization both oral and written
Strong analytical and problem solving ability
Excellent interpersonal skills to train motivate and lead employees
Must be able to work any shifts and/or flexible hours
High level of energy and enthusiasm
Strong desire to work in a team-oriented environment
Proven Supervision capabilities
Experience with high volume automotive supply requirements
Familiar with Tier I and/or Tier II automotive supplier specifications
Physical Requirements
Must be able to walk/move about a 500,000 sq ft manufacturing facility: 100% of the time
Must be able to stand/walk/move about specific work area: 90% of the time
Must be able to bend/reach/twist/stoop: 70% of the timeMust be able to lift up to 40lbs on a frequent basis: 40% of the time
Must be able to lift over 40lbs on an infrequent basis: 15% of the time
Must be able to sit at a work station: 0% of the time
Must be able to work and operate a computer terminal: 80% of the time
Vision is required to analyze and process work; and to work on computer terminal/machine centers, etc.
Hearing is essential for safety reasons; and to communicate with employees, supervisors, managers, vendors, suppliers and customers via conversation, group meetings, and/or phone conferences
Must be able to wear a painting suit and/or respirator
Must be able to work with paints/solvents/cleaners
Must be able to work any shift as required including overtime as needed
AAP/EEO Statement
IFA North America provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, IFA North America complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
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Essential Functions
Lead all personnel within Paint & Finish across all shifts.
Maintain full disciplinary responsibility, including coaching, documentation, and corrective actions.
Set clear expectations and hold team members and Team Leads accountable for performance and behavior.
Ensure proper shift-to-shift communication and alignment.
Enforce all safety standards, PPE requirements, and environmental regulations.
Drive a proactive safety culture through presence, audits, and immediate correction of unsafe behaviors.
Ensure safe handling of chemicals, coatings, and equipment.
Own daily operations of Paint & Finish, including offload, finishing processes, and packaging.
Ensure production targets are met in terms of output, efficiency, and schedule adherence.
Coordinate staffing and resources across shifts to maintain flow and avoid bottlenecks.
Escalate and remove constraints impacting production.
Ensure all products meet internal and customer quality standards.
Drive containment and corrective actions for any quality deviations.
Ensure proper staffing, training, and skill coverage across all shifts.
Drive productivity by eliminating idle time and ensuring effective use of labor.
Support development of Team Leads and operators through coaching and training validation.
Promote accountability and ownership at all levels.
Partner with Quality to maintain process control and compliance.
Identify and eliminate waste in processes, layout, and workflows.
Support and lead improvement initiatives related to efficiency, labor absorption, and throughput.
Ensure TPM, 5S, and standard work are sustained.
Act as the primary point of contact for Paint & Finish operations.
Coordinate with upstream and downstream areas to ensure smooth material flow.
Communicate performance, issues, and priorities clearly to leadership and the team.
Other job duties as assigned
Education
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience
3-5 years of experience as a Supervisor in a manufacturing environment
Specific Skills
Must be familiar with IATF 16949 and/or ISO14001 requirements
Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office computer software applicationsKnowledge of Statistical Process Control
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization both oral and written
Strong analytical and problem solving ability
Excellent interpersonal skills to train motivate and lead employees
Must be able to work any shifts and/or flexible hours
High level of energy and enthusiasm
Strong desire to work in a team-oriented environment
Proven Supervision capabilities
Experience with high volume automotive supply requirements
Familiar with Tier I and/or Tier II automotive supplier specifications
Physical Requirements
Must be able to walk/move about a 500,000 sq ft manufacturing facility: 100% of the time
Must be able to stand/walk/move about specific work area: 90% of the time
Must be able to bend/reach/twist/stoop: 70% of the timeMust be able to lift up to 40lbs on a frequent basis: 40% of the time
Must be able to lift over 40lbs on an infrequent basis: 15% of the time
Must be able to sit at a work station: 0% of the time
Must be able to work and operate a computer terminal: 80% of the time
Vision is required to analyze and process work; and to work on computer terminal/machine centers, etc.
Hearing is essential for safety reasons; and to communicate with employees, supervisors, managers, vendors, suppliers and customers via conversation, group meetings, and/or phone conferences
Must be able to wear a painting suit and/or respirator
Must be able to work with paints/solvents/cleaners
Must be able to work any shift as required including overtime as needed
AAP/EEO Statement
IFA North America provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, IFA North America complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
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