Paint Team Leader

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Botcheston; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer is seeking a Paint Team Leader to lead a team at their paint plant in Botcheston, England. Responsibilities include monitoring safety and quality metrics, coordinating team efforts, and participating in continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience and proficiency in paint plant operations.

Benefits

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Production Bonus

Share Scheme (50% Company Matched)

Contributory Pension Scheme

Free Car Parking

Access to Caterpillar Advantage website

Qualifications

• Proficient in managing and supporting processes within a paint plant environment.
• Skilled in applying CPS principles to identify inefficiencies and drive cost-saving initiatives.
• Experienced in BIQ practices, including defect reporting and implementing corrective actions.
• Strong advocate for continuous improvement and team-based problem-solving.
• Excellent communicator with strong organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team within the paint plant, coordinating adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Monitor and audit metrics related to Health and Safety, Quality, and Cost.
• Communicate defects to relevant personnel and support areas.
• Participate in Rapid Improvement Workshops for various operational metrics.

Skills

Paint Plant Operations

Lean Manufacturing & Cost Reduction

Quality Assurance & BIQ

Continuous Improvement Mindset

Team Collaboration

Leadership & Motivation

Communication & Organisation

Flexibility & Reliability

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

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 Paint Team leader, you will lead a team within the paint plant. You will report directly into the section manager, raising / communicating any issues there is. As a team leader you will coordinate the team in adhering to all safety and quality standards.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Continually monitor and audit Health and Safety, People, Quality, Velocity and Cost metrics within your span of control as per company guidelines meeting targets

• Reinforce Caterpillar's Values in Action. communicate to appropriate departments/personnel and at daily start of shift meetings

• Record defect information in detail to the quality gate visual management boards/ management systems

• Clearly communicate defects to Paint Operations and support area personnel as defects are identified

• Provide detailed quality feedback with quality alerts and quality meetings

• Participate in defect investigations and component inspection as required

• 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.

• Generate and work on Continuous Improvement ideas for your assigned area using the Continuous Improvement (CI) process

• Adhere to the Company's Health and Safety policy and safe working practices and reporting appropriately.

• Undertake training and further learning as required for the job and the BCP Safety Recipe.

• Maintain leadership development required learning.

• Flexible approach to working on other shifts.

Skills We Are Looking For:

• Paint Plant Operations: Proficient in managing and supporting processes within a paint plant environment, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and efficiency standards.

• Lean Manufacturing & Cost Reduction: Skilled in applying Caterpillar Production System (CPS) principles to identify inefficiencies, reduce waste, and drive cost-saving initiatives.

• Quality Assurance & BIQ: Experienced in Built-In Quality (BIQ) practices, including defect reporting, root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions to maintain high product standards.

• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Strong advocate for continuous improvement and team-based problem-solving, aligned with Caterpillar’s core values.

• Team Collaboration: Effective in working collaboratively within cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals and deliver operational excellence.

• Leadership & Motivation: Capable of guiding and motivating team members through strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, and a proactive approach to challenges.

• Communication & Organisation: Excellent communicator with strong organizational abilities, ensuring clear information flow and structured task management.

• Flexibility & Reliability: Willing and able to support flexible working hours and multi-shift operations to meet production demands.

• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and precision in all tasks, particularly in quality control and process monitoring.

• Problem Solving: Methodical and analytical in resolving quality and process issues, ensuring sustainable improvements and compliance.

Top Candidates will also have:

• Previous supervisory experience

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

Job Title: Paint Team Leader

Salary: £33,892 rising when role triggers are met to £37,568

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, Production Bonus, Share Scheme (50% Company Matched), Contributory Pension Scheme (Contribution double by Company up to 10%), Free Car Parking, Caterpillar Advantage website

Location: Desford, Leicestershire

Travel: Not required

About Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.
For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers
succeed.

Your Impact 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.

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