Unit Manager

About the Company

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905, 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 designs and manufactures high-quality light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks, advanced diesel engines, and provides customized financial services, information technology, and truck parts.

Dynacraft, a PACCAR Company, is a diversified global manufacturer of PACCAR medium and heavy-duty truck parts sold under the Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF nameplates. With over forty years of experience, Dynacraft supplies high-quality components, subassemblies, and specialized services to PACCAR’s truck manufacturing and service parts divisions. Manufacturing facilities are located in Louisville, KY, and McKinney, TX.

About the Role

This position is responsible for assuring that all Dynacraft standards are maintained throughout all operations, including Safety, Quality, Efficiency, Process, and Procedural standards. The role is based in Louisville, Kentucky, for the day shift, with flexibility to work 2nd shift as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assure that all Dynacraft standards (Safety, Quality, Efficiency, Process, and Procedural) are maintained throughout all operations.
• Document safety incident investigations, including root cause analysis and follow-up actions.
• Promote positive employee relations and engagement.
• Participate in projects related to recruitment, training, and leadership development.
• Benchmark other PACCAR and non-PACCAR locations for best practices.
• Develop and execute departmental goals and objectives.
• Spend at least 25% of time on the production floor, assisting team leaders with issue resolution and continuous improvement projects.
• Participate in Six Sigma/continuous improvement activities, PACCAR-wide initiatives, and other special assignments.
• Supervise hourly team members in production and/or distribution departments.
• Complete root cause analysis documentation for quality-related issues.
• Conduct process/product audits.
• Logistically manage the deployment of shop floor team members.
• Assign duties in accordance with established schedules and customer requirements.
• Provide plant management with timely information regarding workload or staffing changes.
• Train and evaluate performance of department team members; provide regular feedback, prepare evaluations, and recommend disciplinary action as needed.
• Conduct daily communication meetings with team members.
• Ensure correct and timely processing and documentation of transactions and work orders.
• Provide order status and significant events in daily shift tie-in reports.
• Communicate with other departments on plant-related issues and follow-up tasks.
• Recognize team members for outstanding performance.

Requirements

• Ability to supervise, make decisions, and use independent judgment.
• Strong communication skills at all organizational levels.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive materials and issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in PC skills, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Understanding of Six Sigma Minitab software is a plus.
• Minimum of three years of production/distribution supervisory experience.
• Flexibility to work 2nd shift.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and 401k with up to a 5% company match.
• Fully funded pension plan providing monthly benefits after retirement.
• Comprehensive paid time off: minimum of 10 vacation days, 12 holidays, and sick leave.
• 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, and financial counseling.
• Opportunities for growth and development within a global Fortune 500 company.