Supervisor – Rixson Manufacturing

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. Lead and coordinate day-to-day operations of the Finishing Department, including Paint Line, E-Coat, Buffing, and Arms Assembly .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeMonroe • North Carolina • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading operations within the Finishing Department, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards while driving continuous improvement initiatives. Proficient in employee training, performance evaluations, and optimizing production processes to achieve departmental goals.

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Lean MethodologiesPaint SystemsE-Coat ProcessesMetals MachiningElectronics Manufacturing

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Hard Skills

Production SchedulingKPI MonitoringDefect InvestigationCorrective ActionsEmployee TrainingPerformance EvaluationsContinuous ImprovementQuality AssuranceSafety ComplianceEnvironmental Regulations

Soft Skills

Real-Time Decision MakingCoachingTeam Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Associates DegreeB.S. Degree

Industry Keywords

Finishing OperationsCoating OperationsAssembly ProcessesPaint LineBuffingScrap ReductionWaste Optimization

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and coordinate day-to-day operations of the Finishing Department, including Paint Line, E-Coat, Buffing, and Arms Assembly
Ensure production schedules are achieved while maintaining quality, safety, and efficiency standards
Partner with Quality Assurance to investigate defects, implement corrective actions, and reduce scrap and rework
Monitor KPIs including productivity, efficiency, scrap, rework, and downtime
Identify opportunities to improve throughput, reduce waste, and optimize departmental performance
Conduct employee training, coaching, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions as necessary
Maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with company safety policies and procedures
Ensure compliance with environmental regulations related to paint application and E-Coat processes
Lead hourly team members and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Develop employee skills and maintain compliance with company objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associates degree in a technical field or business management required
2+ years of experience in metals machining and electronics manufacturing
Experience in paint systems, coating operations, assembly processes, or finishing operations preferred
Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment and make effective real-time decisions
Demonstrated experience with lean or continuous improvement methodologies
B.S. degree in a technical field or business management preferred
Ability to supervise Paint Line, E-Coat, Buffing, and Arms Assembly operations
Ability to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards
Ability to talk, hear, sit, use hands and fingers, stand, walk, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Close vision required
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. when required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Regular feedback, training, and development opportunities
Opportunities to grow the role locally, regionally, or internationally
Diverse and inclusive work environment
Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities