Coating and Plating Supervisor

Coating and Plating Supervisor

Our Company

Founded in 1956 LoneStar Fasteners is a leading manufacturer and stocking distributor for all sizes of SAE, ASTM and ISO fasteners including bolts, double tap, tap end and all thread fasteners in a variety of grades, alloys and coatings. With extensive in-house machining capabilities, LoneStar Fasteners manufacture bespoke fasteners in a variety of standard and exotic materials specific to customer drawings and specifications. We also offer in-house plating and coating services for corrosion prevention; including zinc electroplating and Fluoropolymer coating systems. Combined, LoneStar Fasteners hold over 300 years of expertise in sales, manufacturing and coating experience, covering all aspects of the manufacturing and distribution of fasteners for the Energy, Power, OEM, Military, Aerospace, Engineering and Construction Industries.

Position Summary

Oversees and coordinates the activities of the coating and plating team to ensure the department operates efficiently. Implements and enforces quality standards, processes, and controls. Responsible for ensuring all coating and plating operations comply with company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all company policies and procedures including Health, Safety and Quality Assurance policies.
• Supervises manufacturing standards including equipment capability, process maps, set-ups, quality controls, tooling and records, routing and cycle times.
• Drive overall production performance and compliance with quality standards.
• Coordinate manufacturing with Sales, Production Manager, Procurement, Planning, Quality, Shipping and other departments, including vendors.
• Coordinates with sister location to manage capacity availability, lead times and status of current purchase orders
• Ensure proper training is provided to coating / plating staff in departmental processes, procedures, methods, and specifications.
• Manage training, and development of coating / plating staff.
• Coordinate and manage coating / plating supply chain and inventory of products needed to ensure timely production.
• Make decisions regarding workflow throughout the day to ensure daily operational objectives are met.
• Asses, analyze and resolve issue in the zinc plating process to ensure optimal performance and quality
• Assures proper training is provided to personnel in department procedures, methods, and specifications.
• Maintains authority over coating and plating personnel; maintains discipline and consults with personnel as necessary.
• Performs evaluations of personnel work proficiency, attendance, and adherence to company work rules and policies.
• Comply with Company policy and procedures on Quality Assurance as well as Company Health and Safety Policy.
• Other duties may be assigned as deemed necessary by the supervisor

Supervisory Responsibility

Experience & Licenses or Certification

Required Skills & Qualifications

Physical Demands

Work Environment

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