Paint Team Lead - Weekend Shift

Paint -Team Leader

Weekend Shift Friday - Sunday 6am - 6pm

Company Profile

80 years and countless innovations later, JCB is the world’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. At 22 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 Loadall telescopic handlers, backhoeloaders, excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, Accessaerial work platforms, rough terrain forklifts, and Fastrac 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 essential for maintaining an optimum span of control for Team Members and to give adequate support, training and development to Team Members. 

Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities

• Lead the paint team in a production environment
• Perform labor operations such as load/unload of paint line, material movement, powder and wet painting, and daily 5S of area.
• Ability to operate overhead cranes and mobile equipment (forklift, tugger, etc.)
• Supporting and developing the team and team members
• Continuously measuring and improving safety, quality, efficiency and cost
• Conducting daily safety meetings and team meetings
• Filling in for absenteeism
• Providing training and feedback to fellow team members to help facilitate continuous improvement
• Other duties as assigned

Nature & Scope

Reports to Paint Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must pass applicable drug screens, background checks and pre-employment tests
• High school diploma
• Two years of paint experience in a manufacturing environment
• One year of experience in a supervisory/team leader role
• Forklift certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in manufacturing or related field
• Three years of paint experience in a related industry
• Two years of experience in a supervisory/team leader role 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies

• Effective communication and problem-solving skills
• Detail oriented and self-directed
• Multi-task while maintaining a sense of urgency
• Flexibility with work activities; available to work overtime
• Operate a forklift, pneumatic or various hand tools and/or heavy equipment or the demonstrated ability to learn
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment as required

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:

• Must be able to work flexible schedule, including Friday - Sunday 6am -6pm 
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10lbs, frequently and/or move up to 35lbs, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50lbs.
• Must be able to perform continuous, repetitious physical activities.  These activities may involve fine movements or large motions.
• Must be able to grasp/pinch small items, reach out and up, and turn wrist.
• Must be capable of keeping pace with current production speed.
• Must be able to push/pull with reasonable force.
• Must be able to perform the following requirements of bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, and standing for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work in multiple climates including hot/cold temperatures, and dusty environment.

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.