Coating Supervisor

Job Description

DNP IAM is a 100 percent U.S. subsidiary of Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP) – the world’s largest manufacturer of dye-sublimation media for photo printers and thermal transfer ribbons and barcode printers. DNP Imagingcomm America Corporation has the broadest selection of solutions for the photo retail market and products designed to address retailer’s specific business goals and objectives—backed by the quality and reliability today’s customers expect. Manufacturing, sales, and development offices of dye-sublimation media for photo printers are in Concord, NC, and more information is available at

Job Purpose

The Coating Shift Supervisor will be responsible for supervision, operation, production, and employee performance on a designated shift under the 2-2-3 schedule. Under direction of Coating management, the shift supervisor will lead production teams toward the achievement of safety, quality, and productivity goals.

Duties and Responsibilities

Train new operators and cross-train existing operators

Filling in for the supervisor as needed

Verifying production data

Resolving quality issues during production

Verifying the mixing schedule based on the coating schedule.

Perform shift walk-through report.

Enforce safety rules and regulations.

Coordinate device roll repair.

Operate a coating machine and produce the correctly coated ink ribbon.

Load new rolls onto the machine.

Measuring and mixing chemicals

Keep adequate amounts of mixing materials in the mixing area at all times.

Operate production machines according to the appropriate “machine operator’s manual” under the direction of the Group Leader and Technical Staff.

Identify and correct potential safety concerns.

Perform product changeovers to the coating machine. Activities not limited to roll exchanges, roll cleaning, doctor blade exchanges, threading, filter changes, parts cleaning, and material handling.

Sampling jumbo tolls and performing required testing and recording findings.

Palletize rolls when necessary.

Labeling jumbo rolls and moving them to the storage rack.

Coordinate activities with maintenance, operation, management, and others as necessary.

Troubleshoot basic equipment and process problems.

Charge raw ink materials and organic solvents into an ink production device in a measured and controlled manner thus producing a coat-able solutions per established specification.

Lead in basic maintenance activities by having input and explanations to what needs to be done. Assist where possible, making sure activities are scheduled and completed in a timely manner.

Initiate and coordinate productivity improvement plans and cost reduction plans (Total Productive Maintenance activity).

Investigate and analyze causes for defective products or production inefficacies.

Qualification

High School Diploma or GED; or related experience and/or training; or combination of education and experience.

Demonstrated knowledge of and a proficient ability to work in all areas of the coating and mixing progress.

Experience in mixing/blending chemicals preferred.

Prior product manufacturing experience preferred.

Demonstrated mechanical and troubleshooting aptitude.

Experience operating a computer preferred.

Must be able to multitask, prioritize, and work in a high-stress team environment.

The ability to read and interpret job orders, specifications, and production schedules.

Must be able to enter data into a computerized ERP system and manual work orders.

The ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Must be able to interface and communicate effectively.

Effectively read and comprehend instructions sufficiently enough to perform the work required.

Must be able to use and read instruments including micrometers, microscopes, light table, hand tools, and other equipment required for coating.

Must be able to operate appropriate test equipment and react to the readings generated or displayed on monitors, gauges, panels, and sensors.

Reasoning ability – the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to work independently and take appropriate corrective action when minor problems arise.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position may have to fill in for a supervisor if needed. This position supervises the production shift and assists where needed.

Physical Demands

Stand/Sit regularly for at least 12 hours per day.

Required to talk or hear, sit, type, stand, and walk.

Employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.

May occasionally be required to bend, reach, squat, and kneel.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Must be able to lift at least 45 lbs. individually and 50+ lbs. with a partner.

The employee must be able to wear respiratory protection as needed in close proximity to solvents.

A Hazmat physical is required for this position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Safety Requirements

Physically able to pass spirometry exam for test fitting of respiratory equipment.

Ability to wear required PPE (including safety glasses, gloves (nitrile, canvas, etc.), hearing protection, ANSI-approved footwear, and others as required.) in any manufacturing area.

Ability to wear required PPE if in any manufacturing area.

DNP Imagingcomm America Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.