Section Manager - Assembly SG 25

Job Summary

PACCAR Engine Company in Columbus, Mississippi is seeking a Section Manager - Assembly to drive the implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles and ensure execution of process improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, morale, and environment.

Scope of Responsibility

This role involves leading a team of 5-7 direct reports and managing 100-200 non-exempt employees. The successful candidate will need to work multiple shifts as needed.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Implements Lean Manufacturing Principles in assigned departments to include standard work, visual management, workplace organization, and teamwork
• Manage improvement efforts and operational standards within department for gains in safety, quality, delivery, and cost
• Drive the implementation of production standards and quality control programs
• Ensures planned metrics of efficiency and performance are met or exceeded for area of responsibility
• Determine and continually improve staffing utilization within assigned department which promotes schedule stability for maximum return on efficiencies
• Determine and continually improve staffing utilization within assigned department which promotes schedule stability for maximum return on efficiencies
• Establish group and individual accountabilities; track goal attainment by direct reports; and provide leadership and development as required to achieve business results through people
• Coverage as needed across all shifts and weekend programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 3-5 years experience at the supervisory level in an manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
• Possess data driven problem-solving skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills required
• Proven ability to work in a self-directed environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required; SAP experience a plus
• Must be able to work any shift

Benefits

PACCAR offers comprehensive benefits from time of hire through retirement for vested employees and their families. As a U.S. salaried PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision plan options
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings account
• 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 5%
• Full funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
• 12 paid holidays, sick and vacation time
• Tuition reimbursement program
• 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

About the Role

The Section Manager - Assembly will be responsible for driving the implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles and ensuring execution of process improvements in the areas of safety, quality, deliver, cost, morale, and environment. This role involves leading a team of 5-7 direct reports and managing 100-200 non-exempt employees. The successful candidate will need to work multiple shifts as needed.

Skills

Skills required for this position include:

• Data driven problem-solving skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Benefits

PACCAR offers comprehensive benefits from time of hire through retirement for vested employees and their families. As a U.S. salaried PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision plan options
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings account
• 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 5%
• Full funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
• 12 paid holidays, sick and vacation time
• Tuition reimbursement program
• 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