3rd Shift Paint Production Manager

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 is seeking a 3rd Shift Paint Production Manager in Sanford, NC. 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 can look forward to in this role :

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 projects for the facility.

A successful candidate in this role will showcase their skills in :

Talent Management : Knowledge of human resources and talent management processes; ability to lead, motivate, evaluate, and reward employees at the workplace

Manufacturing Safety : Knowledge of manufacturing safety; ability to identify work-related hazards and perform necessary activities to meet regulatory requirements for the safety and protection of workers, environment and site.

Process Improvement : Understanding and insight into evaluating current product quality and production methods and ability to maintain focus on the continuous improvement of processes, products and services.

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 for this position may also have :

Experience managing teams to production, budgetary, and efficiency targets.

Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment or other similar roles including the military.

Experience with powdercoat 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 Information :

The primary location for this position is Sanford, NC.

Domestic relocation assistance is not available.

Sponsorship is not available.

Summary Pay Range :

$87,480.00 – $131,280.00

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 :

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of 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 :

October 21, 2025 – November 4, 2025

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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