Work on the 1-million sq. ft. factory is now under way on the 400-acre site. It will be the company’s second largest plant, rivalled only by JCB’s world headquarters in Rocester, Staffordshire, England, and create 1,500 new jobs over five years. The factory will make Loadall telescopic handlers and aerial access equipment, with production scheduled to start in 2026. The factory will also have the capacity to expand and build other products in the future.
Company Profile
80 years and countless innovations later, JCB is the world’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. At 23 plants spanning four continents—and countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, India and Brazil—JCB manufactures a range of more than 300 products including telescopic handlers, backhoeloaders, excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, Accessaerial work platforms, rough terrain forklifts, and tractors.
JCB people are at the heart of our business and as a family-owned business we answer to our customers, not a group of shareholders. That freedom allows us to concentrate on developing the latest technologies and incorporating them into our equipment. We focus on what our customer needs on the jobsite – a machine that holds up in the toughest environment and increases their productivity.
At JCB, we stand behind our products – and our name.
Position Purpose
This position is responsible for leading and coordinating Team Members’ activities to achieve business goals through focusing on continuous improvement and promoting a team-based culture. The position is responsible for overseeing the performance of the Paint Shop Department functions.
Position Type
Full Time, Exempt
Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities
- Manage the daily allocation of work, managing staff and budgets
- Develop and maintain visual management boards for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Costs, People and the Environment
- Set and manage training programs to train new team members
- Promote flexibility in the team
- Ensure performance standards are met
- Manage team and individual’s performance and attendance
- Compile daily, weekly and monthly reports
- Encourage involvement from all team members through daily meetings
- Demonstrate active listening to ensure all team members and colleagues’ issues are understood
- Take responsibility for the physical appearance and safety of the workplace,
- Enforce Health and Safety requirements and meet objectives
- Operate and monitor a system of work that is safe to the Environment within permissible limits
- Ensure all direct activities have a relevant Standard Operating Procedure
- Actively pursue the elimination of waste through the application of continuous improvement tools and techniques
- Liaise with suppliers on quality, delivery, performance, safety and cost
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate’s degree
- 8-years of Industrial powder paint experience
- 3- years of experience in a supervisory/team leader role
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field
- 7- years of Paint/Operations experience in a manufacturing environment
- 5- years of experience in a supervisory/team leader role
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies
- Ability to powder coat and understanding pre-treatment operations in a coating production system
- Operation of wheel shotblast equipment
- Tend and operate manual & automated powder reciprocators and management of colour changes
- Proficient in the management of slinging & lifting tools and procedures
- OSHA-10, Fire Warden, First Aid preference
- Appreciation in the use of chemical hazard assessment & handling
- Proficient with Microsoft suite including Word, PowerPoint & Excel
- Ensure TPM, pre‑use and daily checks are completed
- Understanding and experience of an ERP system - SAP within a production environment
- Understanding of the complexities of interacting with support functions in an organization
- Effective time management and planning skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Articulate problem solutions to senior leaders
- Investigate problems and listen to associates
- Ability to motivate staff and deliver results
- Ability to influence and manage change within the business
- Promote creative problem solving and continuous improvement
- Must wear Personal Protective Equipment as required
Job Conditions
- Both office environment and occasionally manufacturing/factory environment
- Subject to noise and temperature changes
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
- Sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
- The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
- The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
JCB is an equal employment opportunities (EEO) employer in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. JCB complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. EEO EMPLOYER/VET/DISABLED.
JCB Inc. is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, JCB offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our website at https://www.jcb.com/en-gb/about/careers.
Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
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