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PACCAR Inc

Evening Shift Unit Manager 1

PACCAR Inc, Denton, Texas, United States, 76205

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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.

Division Information 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 Functions / 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

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 manages 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

Ensures 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

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business related field highly preferred

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

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

Education Four year degree is recommended.

Additional Job Board Information

Competitive salary and 401(k) with a 5% company match

Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement

Comprehensive paid time off – minimum of 10 paid vacation days, 12 paid holidays and sick leave

Tuition reimbursement for continued education

Medical, dental and vision insurance plans for you and your family

Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health saving account (HSA)

Paid short‑and‑long‑term disability program

Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance

EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more

Global fortune 500 company with a wide array of growth and development opportunities

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability. Peterbilt promotes Diversity and Inclusion through mentorship, events, and affinity support groups – The Diversity Council, Peterbilt Women’s Initiative (PBWin), Veterans Group, and ADVOCATE (An LGBTQ support group).

Must be able to work any shift.

Job Segment: Night, Business Process, Manager, Operations, Management, Customer Service

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