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Company Profile

With over 80 years of innovation, JCB is the world’s largest privately owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. Operating 23 manufacturing facilities across four continents—including the United States, the United Kingdom, India, and Brazil—JCB produces a diverse portfolio of more than 300 products. These include telescopic handlers, backhoe loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, access aerial work platforms, rough terrain forklifts, and tractors.

At the heart of JCB’s success are its people. As a family-owned business, we are accountable to our customers—not shareholders—which gives us the flexibility to focus on long-term innovation and delivering real value. This independence allows us to continuously develop advanced technologies and integrate them into equipment designed to perform in the toughest environments while maximizing customer productivity.

At JCB, we stand behind our products—and our name—with pride and commitment to quality.

Position Purpose

The purpose of this role is to manage all operations within the state-of-the-art Powder Paint Shop. The role will manage up to 60 work associates across multiple shifts as well as maximizing the operational performance of the asset. This position will also include responsibilities for the Safety, qualitative and environmental functions while closely aligning with key stakeholders to ensure that the supply of painted components meet the production schedule.

Position Type

Full Time, FLSA Exempt

Location

13210 Palo Alto Rd., San Antonio, TX., 78264

Benefits and Other Compensation

JCB offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401 (k) retirement plan; paid time off and paid holidays.

Application Process

Applications will be accepted through Careers | JCB Careers | JCB Jobs | JCB or via LinkedIn. The anticipated application window will close on August 26, 2026. 

Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities

• Work collaboratively with the operational leadership teams & functions
• Schedule components to meet production requirements from the powder paint shop, while maintaining a high integrity operation in disciplines of safety, quality & continuous improvement
• Develop and maintain good relationships with suppliers
• Manage and maintain cost performance & support capital expenditure projects
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
• Understand & implement SPC performance
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• 4 years of operational leadership in a fast-paced production facility
• 4 years of working as a personnel supervisor

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies

• Strong operational ethics
• Strategic thinking of using data driven decisions
• Must have excellent task-conversion skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software
• Must have a professional, polished, and sophisticated demeanor and be comfortable in most social settings
• Comfortable in an in-person office environment
• Technical competence is valued – Industrial Paint & Processing plants
• Must be customer service oriented, flexible, and have a high energy level
• Shall be open to domestic and international travel
• Desire and proven ability to learn and grow
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Microsoft Project

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 required of an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

JCB is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. JCB complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment at every location where the company has facilities.  All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability statute, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and local laws.

EEO EMPLOYER/VET/DISABLED.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

JCB complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the JCB Human Resources team at hrsupport@jcb.com.

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.