Company Overview
Buhler Industries Inc. is headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Established in 1932 as an agricultural equipment manufacturer. Through steady expansion, new products and acquisitions, the company has experienced progress and steady growth.
Over the years, many brands have joined Buhler Industries: Farm King, Allied, Inland and Versatile. Today Buhler Industries operates modern manufacturing plants and distribution centers. Factories in Morden and Winnipeg, MB, builds tractors, augers, tillage, compact implements and more.
Summary
The Paint Supervisor will facilitate the scheduling, coordination, and completion of all production activity associated with the Paint Line. The Paint Line Supervisor will be directly accountable for the staff in the Paint Line and the attainment of all operational goals associated with the line as it pertains to the safety and the quality of the products produced on Paint Line Equipment, the meeting of production schedules and the attainment of production expectations.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
- Defines safe work practices for all paint line processes including pre-treatment washers, dry off ovens, paint booth equipment, paint curing ovens, and all conveyance. Defines risk in the operations, and works with the Engineering function to mitigate known hazards. Reduces the Companies and our Employees exposure to risk liabilities.
- Guides and develops Paint Department personnel, both Painters and Material Handlers in the creation of and compliance with best practices (Standard Work)
- Defines and develops hang patterns that optimize the concentration of product in production space that assure effective transfer efficiencies. Optimizes paint application at or below defined utilization standards.
- Provides for the continued loading / hanging of manufactured product onto the paint line per defined standards in support of daily production goals.
- Provides for the daily cleanliness and basic maintenance of the paint system. Assures that the paint chain and the paint dogs are perpetually cleaned and maintained and are kept in good operating order. Assures that paint booths are thoroughly cleaned to defined standards between paint changes and at the end of the production day. Assures that all paint equipment and related paint components are properly cleaned and maintained to assure effective paint flows.
- Works as a liaison between the Company and its Paint Supplier. Optimizes material composition to assure productivity and quality goals are met.
- Develops / Implements Quality Control plans to ensure the composition and application of materials to meet or exceed Customer and company standards for appearance, functionality, and performance. Completes and documents performance testing daily, retains samples and records in support of all regulatory requirements.
- Develops and executes effective Preventive Maintenance activities to optimize Paint Line Equipment availability. Reduces mean time between failures. Provides timely and effective PM interventions to improve line effectiveness.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent; technical or trade education is an asset.
- Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is required.
- Experience with paint line operations, wet paint systems, or industrial finishing processes.
- Strong understanding of quality standards and production processes.
- Knowledge of workplace safety and environmental practices.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Manufacturing experience
Preferred Skills
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ability to read production schedules and technical specifications.
- Basic computer skills including ERP or production tracking systems.
'Join our team today and help us build the future of agricultural innovation! If you are passionate about leading projects and making an impact, we want to hear from you. Embark on this exciting journey with Buhler Industries Inc., where your expertise can truly make a difference.'
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Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
Experience:
- Industrial painting: 5 years (required)
- Manufacturing Supervising: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
