2nd or 3rd Shift Paint Production Manager

Caterpillar, Inc. • Athens, GA • 10h ago

Career Area:

Manufacturing

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Caterpillar Building Construction Products offers complete solutions for the industries we serve including equipment, training, consulting, parts, service, and support that ensure our customers' success. If you are looking to grow your career with a worldwide leader, are initiative-taking and have a proven history in achieving results in a manufacturing environment, this is a great opportunity for you to join our winning team in Athens, GA

We currently have multiple opportunities in our Athens Paint department as a Production Manager. In this role, you will oversee and coordinate the activities of a production line, prepare schedules, resolve issues, and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.

What you will do:

· Supervise and direct the daily activities of production lines workers, assigning tasks, ensuring coordination between different teams, ensuring their safety and monitoring their performance.

· Train new hires, manage scheduling and work conflicts, monitor safety, and promote internal communication to create a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

· Partner cross-functionally with other departments to prepare, maintain, and update documentation related to operating procedures, safety and quality standards.

· Collaborate with other Production Managers in continuous improvement project for the facility.

· Determines and executes disciplinary action when appropriate.

· Leads the creation, implementation and training of standard work procedures.

· Initiates and conducts process improvement dialogs with Team Leads and Team Members .

What you will have:

· Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.

· Performance Management: Knowledge of successful performance management techniques; ability to apply organization's performance management system, practices, and tools to developing and improving individual, team, and organizational performance.

· Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

· Planning and Organizing : Knowledge of the process of planning and arranging tasks and resources; ability to plan and organize both time and resources to get things completed while structuring and maintaining work in a systematic and highly methodical way.

Top candidates will also have:

· Experience managing teams to production, budgetary, and efficiency targets.

· 5+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment or other similar roles including the military.

· Experience with powder coat systems, liquid paint systems, pre-treat chemical application, shot blast operations .

· Experience in multiple manufacturing support disciplines.

· Six Sigma Greenbelt.

· Thorough knowledge of Lean Manufacturing processes.

Additional Info :

· (Location - Athens, GA)

· ISE Assignment is not available for this position.

· Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

· Relocation Assistance is not available for this position.

Summary Pay Range:

$81,370.00 - $122,060.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

401(k) savings plans*

Health Savings Account (HSA)*

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

Health Lifestyle Programs*

Employee Assistance Program*

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

Career Development*

Incentive bonus*

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Adoption benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:

June 17, 2026 - July 3, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .

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