Plating and Processing Supervisor

Position SummaryThe Processing Supervisor is responsible for leading and managing daily operations across Plating, Brite Dip, Annealing/Furnace, Washline, and Waste Treatment. As a working supervisor, this position is accountable for the overall performance of the processing areas, including employee performance, production schedules, quality, safety, and equipment readiness. The supervisor is expected to provide hands-on operational support when needed while maintaining primary responsibility for leading employees, coordinating activities, resolving issues, and achieving production goals in accordance with Globe’s quality system and customer requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Production Coordination· Lead and hold processing employees accountable for daily assignments, productivity, attendance, performance, safe work practices, and completion of production goals; coordinate coverage and break schedules.· Direct the flow of parts between processing areas, prioritize hot parts and customer-required ship dates, and provide hands-on troubleshooting or operational assistance when necessary without losing oversight of the department.· Partner with Production Scheduling, Inside Sales, and Plant Leadership to align processing priorities with customer requirements; proactively communicate capacity constraints, equipment issues, and potential delays before they affect scheduled shipments.· Monitor and take ownership of processing results, including schedule attainment, efficiency, pounds per man-hour, supply costs, red-tag costs, downtime, and quality; address performance gaps and implement improvements.Processing Equipment & Technical Oversight· Oversee Washline operation, tank sequence and chemistry, part compatibility, loading, unloading, drying, and required records.· Oversee Annealing/Furnace operation, material-specific programs, temperature and gas controls, Rockwell checks, equipment components, and maintenance needs.· Oversee Brite Dip operation, heating, drying, tank solutions, and cleaning schedules.· Oversee Plating line setup and operation, daily titrations, chemical additions, tank mixtures, zinc generator concentration, and control documentation.· Oversee Waste Treatment operations, chemical handling, flow meters, probes, calibration, treatment requirements, and proper hazardous-waste disposal.· Complete or verify process checks, setup sheets, production reports, titrations, temperature and gas records, and control-plan paperwork.Quality, Safety & Compliance· Follow and enforce IATF 16949 requirements, customer specifications, Globe safety policies, quality procedures, and work instructions.· Stop or contain nonconforming processes or products, identify and red-tag suspect material, document internal nonconformances, and assist with corrective actions.· Ensure appropriate PPE, chemical safety/SDS practices, forklift safety, and applicable lockout/tagout procedures.· Prepare employees, equipment, and process documentation for internal and external audits.Maintenance, Training & Continuous Improvement· Oversee equipment readiness, preventive maintenance, routine cleaning, tank dump schedules, and critical spare-parts availability; identify, document, prioritize, and follow up on maintenance needs through completion in coordination with Maintenance and Plant Leadership.· Investigate recurring downtime and equipment issues, coordinate corrective action and repairs, and ensure operational, maintenance, and troubleshooting work instructions remain current.· Own employee training and cross-training across processing classifications, including onboarding, competency verification, refresher training, and complete, accurate training documentation and records.· Monitor chemical and critical spare-parts inventory, initiate purchasing requisitions as needed, and support improvements to processing efficiency and reliability.Qualifications· High school diploma or equivalent; basic math and computer skills, including Excel.· Manufacturing or industrial processing experience with the technical aptitude and willingness to learn Globe’s Plating, Brite Dip, Annealing/Furnace, Washline, and Waste Treatment operations; prior experience in every process not required.· Demonstrated ability to lead and hold employees accountable, coordinate production priorities, communicate risks and delays promptly, troubleshoot issues, and maintain accurate records.· Familiarity with chemical safety, PPE, process controls, and IATF 16949 requirements preferred; ability to learn and apply Globe-specific procedures and training.Possess our 5 core values: Respect | Do the Right Thing | Problem Solver | Make It Happen | CollaborateWork Environment· Hands-on manufacturing floor position involving prolonged standing, movement between process areas, and work around industrial equipment and chemicals.· May require lifting and moving barrels or materials, and working from ladders or platforms with appropriate training and safety measures.· Requires flexibility to support processing operations and equipment needs across shifts.