Unit Manager (SG 23) - Temporary

About the role

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, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business. PACCAR Engine Company in Columbus, Mississippi produces the best-in-class, state-of-the-art MX engines that power Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks, delivering over one million engines globally with a commitment to superior performance.

Responsibilities

• Direct team members of a large manufacturing area to attain the maximum product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Supports the training, motivation and safety of High Performance Work Team members and representatives.
• Distributes work assignments to team members/representatives in accordance with the production objectives.
• Responsible for meeting daily production goals, including safety, quality, scrap, labor efficiency, housekeeping.
• Initiates personnel actions including performance evaluations, promotions, transfers, disciplinary measures, etc., in accordance with PEC values, guidelines, and procedures.
• Prepares meaningful reports/analysis for management.
• Lead and partcipate in process improvement efforts such as: PPS which includes 5S, effective corrective actions for repetitive quality issues, PQI initiatives, line damage audits, scrap reduction teams, gatekeeper program, defects per unit (DPU) reduction, Kaizen events, and outsourcing opportunities.
• Supports new production implementations.
• Engages associates in goals, continuous improvements, projects, etc.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree required.
• 3-5 years manufacturing experience in a team environment.
• 1-2 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt trained preferred.
• Flexibility to work any shift and weekends required.
• Long-term leadership goals for executive leadership.

Skills

• Possess data driven problem solving skills with the ability to function equally well as a team leader.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills required.
• Proven ability to work in a self-directed environment is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required; SAP experience a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plan options for you and your family.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA).
• 401(k) with a dollar-for-dollar company match up to 5%.
• A fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Paid short-and long-term disability programs.
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• EAP services include wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling, and more.
• 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.

Schedule

• Successful candidate must be willing to work multiple shifts, i.e., day, evening, and/or night, as needed.
• Flexibility to work any shift and weekends required.