Coatings Manager

General Summary:

Reporting to the Mosinee Plant Manager, this role involves managing the Mosinee Anodize team (approx. a team of 50 team members across 2 shifts), and Vertical Paint Line(VPL) team (approx. a team of 25 team members across 1 shift) which requires development skills and capability in the departments and ensures that customer material is processed through the departments most efficiently and safely; ultimately, creating a world-class Anodizing and Painting process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the Daily Operations of the Anodize and VPL Department.
• Compliment and align Anodize strategy, resources, and process with budgeted Department Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Work with Anodize and VPL Supervision to train and develop a team of skilled Coating team members at every level, transferring and sharing knowledge.
• Work with Anodize and VPL teams and chemical suppliers to improve Coating Departments performance (increased throughput, reduced internal & external rework, customer complaints) and challenge technical limits (color repeatability, consistent film build, and tighter process parameters).
• Work with all staff and management to drive business performance (lower cost, higher quality).
• Report Anodize and VPL KPIs on a daily, monthly, and annual basis using software tools available.
• Ensure the department action plans and action items are communicated and that all team members understand their roles and responsibilities to attain the department plan.
• Verbal and written reporting of any relevant activities as required by the company.
• Support developing and maintaining quality, environmental, and safety procedures and training and the timely maintaining of required certifications of the department staff.
• Develop and deploy process documentation, including checklists and troubleshooting guides, and work instruction development.
• Working in conjunction with the scheduling department to respect the schedule and to deliver a high service level to the customers.
• Work with the business development and sales departments at the inquiry stage, supporting them with capability information in the shortest time possible.
• Ensure all Health Safety & Environmental (HSE) rules and regulations are complied with for employees, visitors, and contractors.
• Participate and report on any required audits (quality, safety, etc.). Develop/execute any audit action plan as required.
• Maintain budget for Anodize and VPL, including Maintenance Repair and Operations (MRO) Budget categories, labor costs, and capital expenditures.
• Propose and execute cost-saving actions.

Desired Minimum Qualifications:

• The successful candidate must have a minimum of 5 years experience in an Anodize or Coating operation of which 3 years experience as an Anodize or Coatings Manager/ Supervisor. Since this is a managerial role, you will be expected to have detailed knowledge of the fundamental chemistry and systems involved in delivering superior Anodized and coated parts.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering preferred.
• Experience with racking, rack design, throughput, and how part geometry limitations can affect a Coating process.
• Experience with required Anodize/Paint line process spares and MRO.
• The ability to read blueprints, use precision measuring devices, and reference tolerances.
• Ability to work independently and be self-directed.
• Familiarity with ISO is preferred.
• Working knowledge and understanding of AAMA 611 and AAMA 2605 are desired.
• Requires excellent oral and written communication skills as well as the ability or use a computer.
• A lean practitioner is preferred.