Job Description

Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and also provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.

Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services — you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!

Requisition Summary

Leads team members to identify, manage, and execute the plants process improvement opportunities. Manages production employees to attain production and quality goals. Identifies problems or bottlenecks in production processes and resolves issues. Ensures production resources including materials, equipment and human resources are available as needed to maintain production schedules. Drives continuous improvement goals in safety, quality, delivery, cost, morale and environment. Responsible for managing and owning department functions of the business and creating an engaged, team-oriented work force in order to improve business results.

Job Responsibilities

• Acts as a primary resource to production team to help drive PACCAR Production System (PPS) and meet goals in the areas of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Morale, and Environment
• Manages production and maintenance activities to meet plant goals efficiently and effectively – accountable for line performance
• Leads and engages team members to improve systems, processes and procedures
• Leads by example and demonstrates PACCAR values
• Maintains team’s adherence to plant rules, policies, and procedures
• Coaches team in personal accountability, giving and receiving feedback, root cause analysis, problem solving, decision making, and interpersonal communications
• Troubleshoots problems and implements corrective actions through root cause analysis

• Seeks and provides resources for team and provides necessary training that will assist the team in reaching its goals

Job Responsibilities Cont.

• Conducts frequent Safety coaching with team and leads implementation of safe work practices
• Leads and/or actively participates in Focused Improvement Teams to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost
• Accurately manage time and attendance for hourly employees daily through established time keeping system and takes immediate action to resolve issues as they arise
• Responsible to respond to or resolve all employee issues in their area of responsibility
• Responsible for enforcing work rules and assessing with corrective action when warranted
• Ensure all newly hired employees receive training
• Leads team in tracking and understanding performance metrics and creating action plans to address performance gaps
• Actively reinforces key PPS concepts every day through coaching and auditing of team members, Standard Work and ensuring effective pre-shift meetings
• Provides frequent informal and periodic formal job performance feedback to team

Required Qualifications

• 1-3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing/operations environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business related field highly preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Demonstrate ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities, identify and address problems, and meet deadlines
• Team leadership skills
• 1-3+ years’ experience leading high performance work teams a plus
• Ability to perform formal root cause analysis to identify and resolve operational issues
• Strong leadership; organizational and planning abilities; and excellent analytical and problem solving skills are essential
• Excellent written, verbal and group or individual presentation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

General Description of all Benefits

As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:

• 401k with up to a 5% company match
• Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
• Comprehensive paid time off – minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• Paid short-and long-term disability programs
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR is an E-Verify & Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability corporation. Peterbilt promotes Diversity and Inclusion through mentorship, events, and affinity support groups – The Diversity Council, Peterbilt Women’s Initiative (PBWIN), Veterans Group, Peterbilt Black Organization for Leadership & Development (B.O.L.D.), and ADVOCATE (an LGBTQ+ support group).

Must be able to work any shift.

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