Paint Quality Team Leader (Nights)

Caterpillar; Leicester; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in manufacturing innovative products is seeking a Paint Quality Team Leader to oversee quality operations in a fast-paced environment. This role focuses on leading a team to meet production goals, ensuring customer satisfaction with defect-free products, and developing team members. Candidates should have experience in manufacturing quality processes and strong communication skills. Competitive salary and great benefits included.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Production Bonus

Private Medical

Health Care

Dental & Vision scheme

Contributory Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of the Manufacturing Quality process, BIQ, Reporting defects and root cause analysis.
• Possess a good understanding of paint practices and knowledge of paint related 1E specs.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Lead the quality team in the Paint Plant to meet production goals.
• Coach, guide, and mentor team performance and development.
• Communicate defects to Paint Operations.

Skills

Manufacturing Quality process

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Team participation

Education

Experience in paint practices

Job description

Career Area:

Operations

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.

As a Team Leader you will lead and co‑coordinate the quality team in the Paint Plant driving back defects and ensuring the customer receives a defect‑free product.

What You Will Do:

As Paint Plant Quality Team Leader, your accountabilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Leading the team to meet the daily production goals on safety, quality, velocity and cost targets.
• Reinforce Caterpillar’s Values in Action. Communicate to appropriate departments/personnel and at daily start of shift meetings.
• Actively coach, guide and mentor your team’s performance and development.
• Carry out daily communications and deploy training programs to upskill teams using lean methodologies.
• To lead an inclusive, engaging safety culture.
• Clearly communicate defects to Paint Operations and support area personnel as defects are identified.
• Proactively resolve issues and generate new ideas for your assigned area using the Continuous Improvement (CI) process to improve quality, effectiveness and safety.
• Audit and drive defect investigations to ensure high quality product outputs.
• Proactively plan and cover team members’ absences daily.
• Provide detailed quality feedback with quality alerts and quality meetings.
• Standard Work / Training – Maintain the skills matrix for the team to 100% versatility, ensure standard work is updated.
• Participate in Rapid Improvement Workshops (RIWs) for Safety, Quality, Velocity and Cost within your team operation.
• Lead the team to meet the daily demand of the job and root‑cause analyse events leading to process failure.
• Undertake training and further learning as required for the job and the BCP Safety Recipe.
• Maintain leadership development required learning.
• Lead and attend relevant meetings to this role.

The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

What you can demonstrate:

• Experience of the Manufacturing Quality process, BIQ, Reporting defects and root cause analysis.
• Possess a good understanding of paint practices and knowledge of paint related 1E specs.
• As a team member the ability to work closely with others is imperative, requiring team participation to achieve the agreed goals.
• Self‑motivated, with the flexibility to deal with independent and team behaviours, you should be able to motivate and influence others with your advice and experience.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal to be confident to eradicate behaviours not in line with our company values.
• Highly organised and a keen attention to detail.
• Must be flexible and support extra hours if required and willing to work on a multi‑shift pattern.

What you may have:

• Previous people development and performance management experience.
• 6 Sigma / Project management.
• Previous supervisory experience desirable.
• Knowledge of Paint Processes.

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

What You Will Get

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build on the skills they have by working with a variety of different functional areas, allowing them to develop their understanding of the wider business requirements. Becoming a member of a skilled, diverse and inclusive team that will provide a good foundation for future career development within Caterpillar.

Job Title: Paint Quality Team Leader (Nights)

Contract: Permanent

Location: Desford, Leicestershire

Salary: £33,892 rising progressively to £37,568 once role competencies are met + 27% Shift Premium

Benefits: 27 days annual leave + bank holidays – option to buy or sell, Production Bonus, Flexible Buy In Benefits such as Private Medical, Health Care, Dental & Vision scheme and more, Share Scheme (50% Company Matched), Contributory Pension Scheme (Contribution double by Company up to 10%)

Hours: 37.5

Travel: Not required

CATERPILLAR

Caterpillar is a world leader in construction and mining equipment—creating innovative, cutting‑edge products and services that help our customers build the world around us. With that level of impact comes the platform to care for the world, we work in. That’s why we lead sustainable green initiatives to preserve the environment, help reduce poverty with the Caterpillar Foundation and stay involved in the communities we help build.

What will Caterpillar do for you?

From day one, you’re set up to thrive at Caterpillar: helpful training, relatable mentors, global experience, competitive salary package, work‑life balance and the growth opportunities you expect with a Fortune 100 company. Your power our success and we are committed to empowering yours. After all, when your work can impact the entire world, it’s important to do work that matters.

Posting Dates:

October 31, 2025 - November 13, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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