Company Profile

80 years and countless innovations later, JCB is the world’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. At 23 plants spanning four continents—and countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, India and Brazil—JCB manufactures a range of more than 300 products including telescopic handlers, backhoe loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, Access aerial work platforms, rough terrain forklifts, and tractors.

JCB people are at the heart of our business and as a family-owned business we answer to our customers, not a group of shareholders. That freedom allows us to concentrate on developing the latest technologies and incorporating them into our equipment. We focus on what our customer needs on the jobsite – a machine that holds up in the toughest environment and increases their productivity.

At JCB, we stand behind our products – and our name.

Position Purpose

This position is responsible for leading and coordinating Team Members’ activities to achieve business goals through focusing on continuous improvement and promoting a team-based culture. The position is responsible for overseeing the performance of all functions within Manufacturing.

Position Type Full Time, Exempt

Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities

•  Manage the daily allocation of work, budgets and consumable spending
• Supervision of shop floor personnel
• Coordinate daily production ensuring internal customer’s requirements are fulfilled
• Implementation of JCB Production systems
• Set and manage programs to train new team members
• Promote flexibility in the team
• Ensure performance standards are met
• Manage team and individual performance and attendance
• Compile daily, weekly and monthly reports
• Develop and maintain visual management boards
• Encourage involvement from all team members through daily meetings
• Demonstrate active listening to ensure all issues are understood
• Take responsibility for the physical appearance and safety of the workplace, as well as achieve Health and Safety objectives
• Ensure all direct activities have a relevant Standard Operating Procedure
• Actively pursue the elimination of waste by applying continuous improvement tools and techniques
• Liaise with suppliers on performance and cost issues

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be bilingual 
• Five years of Manufacturing experience
• Two years of experience in a supervisory/team leader role
  • Must pass applicable drug screens, background checks and pre-employment tests
  • High School diploma

Preferred Qualifications

• Seven years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Five years of experience in a supervisory/team leader role 
• Knowledge of Lean Enterprise, Quality Management systems and Health and Safety Programs
• Knowledge of a Powder Paint operations

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies

• Proficient in Microsoft Office software
• Comfortable in an in-person office environment
• Technical competence is a plus
• Must be customer service oriented, flexible, and have a high energy level
• Must have excellent follow-through skills
• Must have a professional, polished, and sophisticated demeanor and be comfortable in most social settings
• Must be open to domestic and international travel
• Desire and proven ability to learn and grow

Job Conditions

• Both office environment and occasionally manufacturing/factory environment
• Subject to noise and temperature changes

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

JCB is an equal employment opportunities (EEO) employer in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. JCB complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. EEO EMPLOYER/VET/DISABLED.

JCB Inc. is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, JCB offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our website at https://www.jcb.com/en-gb/about/careers.

Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.