1st Shift Paint Production Manager

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off, Vacation

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Athens, GA, is seeking a 1st Shift Paint Production Manager to oversee a production line, manage schedules, and ensure safety and quality standards are met. You will train new hires, resolve conflicts, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement.

The role requires leadership experience in manufacturing, knowledge of powder coat and paint systems, and Lean/Six Sigma background. Relocation is not offered, and the position is based in Athens, GA.

Qualifications

• Analytical thinking to identify root causes and develop solutions.
• Performance management techniques applied to individuals and teams.
• Structured problem solving across operations and processes.
• Organizational planning and efficient resource management.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production line activities and ensure safety.
• Train new hires, manage scheduling and resolve conflicts.
• Maintain and update operating procedures, safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate with other departments on continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead and document process improvements with Team Leads and Members.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Performance Management

Problem Solving

Planning and Organizing

Education

Six Sigma Greenbelt

Job description

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 1st Shift Paint ProductionManager. 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

$89,210.00 - $133,810.00

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

• 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

September 29, 2026 - October 6, 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.

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