Paint Production Team Lead – Hands-On Leader

JCB, Inc.; Pooler (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

JCB Inc. in Pooler, GA, is seeking a Paint Team Lead to oversee frontline manufacturing operations in a fast‑paced heavy equipment setting.

You will coach, train, and support a team across multiple processes while balancing safety, quality, and productivity goals. The role requires hands‑on leadership, experience supervising production staff, and a commitment to continuous improvement in a diverse manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of experience in heavy‑duty manufacturing, assembly, or production.
• 1–2 years in a Team Lead or supervisory role.
• Forklift certification (or ability to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team in a fast‑paced heavy equipment manufacturing environment.
• Drive daily production activities to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC) objectives.
• Monitor workflow, identify bottlenecks, and take action to maintain production efficiency and throughput.
• Serve as the first point of contact for production issues, escalations, and problem resolution.
• Perform and support assembly and sub‑assembly operations using hand and power tools.
• Safely operate and oversee use of overhead cranes, manipulators, and assembly equipment.
• Step in to support production during absenteeism or increased demand.
• Provide daily coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback to team members.
• Support onboarding and training of new hires, ensuring competency and safety compliance.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Identify skill gaps and support cross‑training initiatives to improve team flexibility.
• Lead and reinforce safety‑first culture, ensuring compliance with all safety procedures.
• Conduct daily safety briefings/toolbox talks and team meetings.
• Monitor and enforce adherence to quality standards and work instructions.
• Partner with Quality to identify and resolve defects and process inefficiencies.
• Actively participate in CI initiatives.
• Utilize problem‑solving tools to identify root cause and eliminate recurring issues.
• Support implementation of lean manufacturing principles (5S, waste reduction, process optimization).
• Track and communicate key production metrics and KPIs (safety, quality, attendance, productivity).
• Document production updates, issues, and team performance.
• Ensure accurate completion of required reports and documentation.

Skills

Team Leadership

Safety Focus

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

JCB Inc. in Pooler, GA, is seeking a Paint Team Lead to oversee frontline manufacturing operations in a fast‑paced heavy equipment setting.

You will coach, train, and support a team across multiple processes while balancing safety, quality, and productivity goals. The role requires hands‑on leadership, experience supervising production staff, and a commitment to continuous improvement in a diverse manufacturing environment.