The Plating / Coating Production Supervisor will be responsible for supervising all daily production activities related to mechanical galvanizing, dip-spin zinc flake coating, centrifugal spin coating, and PTFE (Teflon) coating. The successful candidate will ensure production efficiency, coating quality, safety compliance, equipment maintenance, and timely delivery while leading the production team.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production of coating and plating operations.
• Plan and schedule production to meet customer delivery requirements.
• Operate and oversee:
  • Mechanical Galvanizing Plant
  • Dip & Spin Coating Line
  • Centrifugal Spin Coating Equipment
  • Zinc Flake Coating Systems
  • PTFE (Teflon) Coating Process
• Ensure coating thickness, adhesion, curing, and finish meet customer specifications.
• Monitor curing oven temperatures, coating viscosity, process parameters, and quality records.
• Coordinate with QA/QC for inspections and testing.
• Maintain production reports, batch records, and traceability documentation.
• Minimize rejects, rework, and production downtime.
• Supervise operators, helpers, and maintenance personnel.
• Train employees on coating procedures, equipment operation, and safety practices.
• Ensure preventive maintenance of all coating equipment.
• Monitor chemical consumption and maintain inventory of coating materials.
• Coordinate with purchasing for raw materials and consumables.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 quality standards and company procedures.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment following HSE regulations.

Desired Candidate Profile

1. Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Metallurgy, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
2. Minimum 5-8 years of experience supervising industrial coating or plating operations.
3. Strong experience in:

• Mechanical Galvanizing
• Dip & Spin Coating
• Zinc Flake Coating
• PTFE (Teflon) Coating
• Centrifugal Spin Systems

1. Experience coating industrial fasteners, anchor bolts, screws, nuts, washers, and fabricated steel components.
2. Good understanding of coating specifications, curing cycles, coating thickness measurement, and corrosion protection.
3. Knowledge of quality control procedures and inspection methods.
4. Experience with production planning and manpower management.
5. Ability to troubleshoot coating defects and optimize production processes.
6. Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management systems.
7. Good leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
8. Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems is preferred.

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in one or more of the following will have an advantage:

• Zinc Flake Coatings (Geomet®, Delta-Protekt®, Dacromet® or equivalent)
• Mechanical Zinc Plating
• PTFE Topcoat Systems
• Powder Coating
• Sand Blasting
• Shot Blasting
• Surface Preparation Processes
• Industrial Fastener Manufacturing

Skills

• Production Planning
• Team Leadership
• Process Improvement
• Root Cause Analysis
• Quality Control
• Equipment Maintenance
• HSE Compliance
• Lean Manufacturing
• Problem Solving
• Time Management