3rd Shift Paint Production Manager

Caterpillar•Sanford, NC

3d•$89,210 - $133,810•Onsite

About The Position

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 is hiring a 3rd Shift Paint Production Manager in Sanford, North Carolina, to lead paint manufacturing operations in a high-performance production environment. This role is responsible for driving safety, quality, production efficiency, and team performance within the Paint Department. If you have experience in manufacturing leadership, paint systems (powder coat or liquid), and Lean / Six Sigma environments, this is an opportunity to lead impactful operations at a world-class facility.

Requirements

Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
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.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing teams to production, cost, and efficiency targets
Leadership experience in manufacturing, industrial operations, or military environments
Hands-on knowledge of: Powder coating systems, Liquid paint systems, Pre-treatment chemical application, Shot blast operations
Exposure to multiple functional areas (e.g., Quality, Logistics, Maintenance)
Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred
Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement frameworks

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise production team members on 3rd shift, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations
Oversee daily production schedules, staffing plans, and workflow coordination across the paint line
Drive safety compliance, hazard identification, and environmental standards in a paint manufacturing setting
Train, coach, and develop employees while managing performance, attendance, and employee engagement
Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Logistics, and Maintenance to meet production targets and resolve issues
Maintain and improve documentation related to standard work, operating procedures, and quality systems
Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives (Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S) to optimize efficiency and reduce waste
Collaborate with site leadership and other Production Managers to improve plant-wide performance