Powder Coating Manager

Company: OPTO International
Location: Wood Dale
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description About OPTO OPTO designs and manufactures retail fixtures for domestic and international markets. We are a design-led company driven by innovation, a passion for helping our clients succeed, and communication. Our team applies creative thinking across customer proposals, product development, and operations to deliver tailored retail solutions. The excitement, innovation, and passion from all of our team members allows us to curate the best solutions for any retail environment.With in-house engineering and a responsive, collaborative culture, we adapt quickly to customer needs and provide industry-leading speed and reliability, earning long-term partnerships through performance and trust. What we are looking for: The Powder Coating Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the powder coating department to ensure efficient, high-quality, and on-time production. This role manages personnel, equipment, materials, and processes within a fast-paced, high-volume, conveyorized powder coating operation. Schedule: 6am - 3pm Key Responsibilities: Manage and maintain the daily production schedule to meet customer and internal demand Review, order, and manage powder paint for upcoming custom color jobs Manage inventory of OPTO standard stock powder colors Schedule and oversee multiple daily color changeovers Oversee all powder coating operations, including washing, powder application, and curinTroubleshoot and resolve issues related to washers, powder application systems, and curing ovens Ensure the powder coating department operates efficiently by managing personnel, equipment, and supplies Schedule, manage, and track all preventative maintenance activities Review part quality with supervisors and hourly employees to ensure specifications and standards are met Collaborate on packaging methods to protect powder-coated parts from damage (e.g., scratches) during transport to the next process Maintain open communication with upstream and downstream departments to ensure smooth workflow and production continuity Essentials Skills & Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing a conveyorized powder coating system (not batch coating) Experience operating high-throughput systems capable of processing approximately 5,000 parts per day Strong knowledge of powder coating equipment and processes Proven experience troubleshooting washers, powder application systems, and curing equipment Nordson powder application equipment experience preferred Prior leadership experience in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment Strong organizational and scheduling skills Inventory management and purchasing experience Ability to lead and communicate effectively with supervisors and hourly employees Quality-focused with strong attention to detail Ability to work cross-functionally with other departments Work Environment Fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment Hands-on role with regular interaction on the production floor Accessibility Accommodation Statement: OPTO is committed to providing qualified individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their jobs. If you (or another applicant you know) require assistance accessing or reading this job posting or need accommodations during the application process, please contact careers@optosystem.com. OPTO will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to the application process in accordance with applicable state and federal law. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: OPTO is an equal opportunity employer. OPTO prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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