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Coating Manager

Guhring USA
Milwaukee, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 7/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/4/2026
JOB REQUIREMENTS: SUMMARY OF POSITION: Under the direction of the

Director of Operations, provide leadership and manage the daily

manufacturing operations of the Coating Division to achieve the

established goals for the monthly output, quality, and efficiency, on

time delivery, customer support, and continuous improvement of

Processes, Budget And Profitability. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBLITIES

Determine appropriate schedule for jobs to be run during the shifts.

Make necessary decisions to maintain efficient workflow and

productivity. Coordinate production activities or outside vendors;

prioritize and adjust as needed to avoid manufacturing delays. Make

employees aware of the importance of time well spend as an asset and the

costs associated with material waste, machine downtime, and excessive

start-up or setup delays. Generate a daily production report that

accurately reflects all activity and the current status of all open

orders. Communicate with upper management, supervisors and lead workers

all problems/concerns regarding workers, equipment scheduled, etc.

Monitor supplies and consumable purchases to ensure they meet job order

and inventory demands on a regular basis. Develop and administer methods

to reduce scrap; apply \"5 why\" procedure to determine and write

appropriate corrective actions. Maintain company standards for quality

and productivity. Review daily reports and communicate efficiencies and

corrective actions with employees as needed. Maintain safe working

conditions and cleanliness of work areas for a professional image at all

times. Establish work rules and area restrictions which will promote

safe methods of machinery operation and material or stock handling.

Coordinate, monitor and document the training of new employees; maintain

training records, evaluate on-going training needs of workers. Provide

technical support as needed. Prepare employee performance evaluations;

conduct formal reviews with employees; recommend appropriate salary

adjustments. Develop and maintain positive employee relations and ensure

open lines of communication with employees. Enforce company policies and

procedures. Coordinate, manage and implement procedures from Germany

coating department. Approve vacation schedules and other employee

requests for time away from work and assist in developing appropriate

work schedule for the coming weeks and determining overtime assignments.

Determine appropriate schedule for preventive maintenance; order

replacement parts and determine recommendations for major purchases and

capital improvement projects. Work with Germany to standardize

procedures. Recommend and implement new procedures to improve production

and or quality to reduce manufacturing costs. Maintain contacts in

Germany for technical support as needed. Other duties as assigned.

Support the division and the remote plants for\... For full info follow

application link. Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and

Individuals with Disabilities. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Apply Online: ipc.us/t/392E914963804E3B

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