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E-Coat Lab Supervisor – Automotive Manufacturing
Location: Greenville SC area
Position: Full-Time, On-Site
We are seeking an experienced E-Coat Lab Supervisor to lead and support the daily operation of an automotive manufacturing E-coat paint system. This role is responsible for overseeing E-coat process performance, laboratory technicians, wastewater operations, and preventative maintenance activities to ensure quality, compliance, and production efficiency. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills, technical knowledge of coating processes, and a commitment to continuous improvement, safety, and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise the daily operation of the E-coat paint line, laboratory technicians, and wastewater treatment processes.
- Provide guidance, direction, and support to ensure effective control of E-coat system operations.
- Identify process, product, and quality-related nonconformities and drive corrective actions in collaboration with leadership.
- Monitor E-coat system performance and ensure efficient operation across all functions.
- Ensure technicians complete required reporting, testing documentation, and data entry activities accurately and on time.
- Maintain compliance with customer specifications, quality standards, and operational procedures.
- Manage chemical inventory levels and coordinate replenishment to support uninterrupted production.
- Ensure proper understanding and application of SDS requirements and associated PPE.
- Promote adherence to company safety policies, work rules, housekeeping standards (5S), and environmental requirements.
- Support compliance with ISO and IATF quality management system requirements.
- Follow and reinforce established procedures, including document control, nonconformance management, and corrective/preventive action processes.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Experience in an E-coat, paint, chemical processing, testing laboratory, or related manufacturing environment.
- Wastewater treatment experience is highly desirable.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
- Proficient computer skills and experience with operational reporting and data entry.
- Knowledge of quality management systems, including ISO and IATF standards, preferred.
- Familiarity with chemical handling procedures, SDS documentation, and PPE requirements.
- Ability to lead teams in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.