Paint Group Lead - San Antonio, Texas

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, backhoe loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, Access aerial 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