Evening Shift Unit Manager 1

About the Role

PACCAR, a Fortune 500 company and global leader in the commercial vehicle industry, is seeking a leader to join Peterbilt Motors Company. This role involves leading team members to identify, manage, and execute process improvement opportunities, managing production employees to meet production and quality goals, and driving continuous improvement in safety, quality, delivery, cost, morale, and environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as a primary resource to the production team to drive the PACCAR Production System (PPS) and meet goals in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Morale, and Environment.
• Manage production and maintenance activities to meet plant goals efficiently and effectively, accountable for line performance.
• Lead and engage team members to improve systems, processes, and procedures.
• Maintain team adherence to plant rules, policies, and procedures.
• Coach team in personal accountability, feedback, root cause analysis, problem-solving, decision-making, and interpersonal communications.
• Troubleshoot problems and implement corrective actions through root cause analysis.
• Provide resources and training to assist the team in reaching its goals.
• Conduct frequent safety coaching and lead implementation of safe work practices.
• Lead or actively participate in Focused Improvement Teams to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
• Manage time and attendance for hourly employees and resolve issues promptly.
• Respond to and resolve employee issues in the area of responsibility.
• Enforce work rules and assess corrective action when warranted.
• Ensure all newly hired employees receive training.
• Lead team in tracking performance metrics and creating action plans to address gaps.
• Reinforce PPS concepts through coaching, auditing, and effective pre-shift meetings.
• Provide frequent informal and periodic formal job performance feedback.

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.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities, identify and address problems, and meet deadlines.
• Team leadership skills, with 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, planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and 401(k) with a 5% company match.
• Fully funded pension plan providing 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 savings 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 growth and development opportunities.

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.