Corporate Coatings Line Manager

Position Summary: The Corporate Coatings Line Manager’s primary role is to identify, plan and implement a practical system to powder coat raw steel products in the most efficient manner possible in coordination with other fabrication operations. This includes management of line efficiency, quality, recommending decisions on current and future system improvements and ownership of overall coating line performance.

Job Requirements:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act as an analyst of company data, specifically related to identifiable areas of improvement, industry position of the company and logical problem solving relating to coating technology.

• Actively participate in company strategy meetings, understanding Tank Connection’s vision in our industry, expected product throughput rates and future initiatives.

• Craft strategy to achieve corporate goals in accordance with company and client needs.

• Implement an efficiency scoreboard using line speed and line density as primary indicators.

• Monitor, illustrate and communicate with team members and management the metrics surrounding coating line efficiency.

• Coordinate closely with other operational areas to create the most streamlined and efficient overall production process for Tank Connection.

• Effectively lead weekly meetings with teams to set priorities and work processes.

• Lead team in coating line advancement projects including capital automation projects, including top coat recovery, PLC controls and general automation.

• Actively participate in Production Planning as dictated by company needs.

• Collaborate with various departments to solve technical issues that arise during the course of a project and make recommendations for corrective actions and enhancements.

• Assist in making business decisions relating to system implementation, modification, maintenance, etc.

• Participate in the process of New Product Development.

• Research trends and developments, such as new equipment, methods, and procedures that are developing in our industries and their potential impacts to TC.

• Develop spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document needs.

• Promote teamwork adhesion within the company.

• Actively engage fellow team members and inspire them to greatness.

• Participate in industry groups, committees and conferences related to our products.

• May perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or experience in a related technical field is preferred

• Experience/Certification/or ability to be certified in Lean/Six Sigma methods and protocol

• Thorough knowledge of powder coating technology and equipment